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n8n vs Windmill

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

Feature
SummaryWorkflow automation for technical teams.Turn scripts into workflows and UIs.
GitHub stars95K13K
LicenseSource AvailableAGPL 3.0
LanguageTypeScriptRust
PricingFree & Open SourceFree & Open Source
Self-hostable
ReplacesZapier, IFTTTZapier, Retool
Rating4.8 / 54.5 / 5

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

Windmill features

  • Run scripts in Python, TS, Go, and Bash
  • Compose flows from scripts
  • Auto-generated UIs and apps
  • Cron scheduling and webhooks
  • Blazing-fast Rust execution engine

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

Windmillpros & cons

Pros

  • Great for developer-led automation
  • Fast and resource-efficient
  • Scripts, flows, and apps in one

Cons

  • Code-first approach not for everyone
  • Steeper than pure no-code tools

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