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Flowise vs n8n

A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.

Feature
SummaryDrag-and-drop builder for LLM apps and agents.Workflow automation for technical teams.
GitHub stars35K95K
LicenseApache 2.0Source Available
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
PricingFree & Open SourceFree & Open Source
Self-hostable
ReplacesOpenAI Assistants, ZapierZapier, IFTTT
Rating4.6 / 54.8 / 5

Flowise features

  • Visual flow editor for chains and agents
  • 100+ integrations and vector stores
  • Expose flows as REST APIs or embeds
  • Human-in-the-loop and tool calling
  • Self-hosted with team workspaces

n8n features

  • Visual node-based workflow editor
  • 400+ app integrations
  • Code nodes for custom logic
  • AI/LLM nodes for agent workflows
  • Self-host for unlimited executions

Flowisepros & cons

Pros

  • Fast prototyping with no code
  • Broad integration catalog
  • Production-ready API endpoints

Cons

  • Complex agents still need careful design
  • Resource usage grows with heavy flows

n8npros & cons

Pros

  • Code when you need it, no-code when you don't
  • No per-task pricing self-hosted
  • Strong AI automation support

Cons

  • Fair-code license limits resale
  • Complex flows need debugging skill

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