Compareβ€Ίn8n vs UiPath

n8n vs UiPath

Side-by-side comparison for 2026

n8n
n8n
Open-source workflow automation with self-hosting
7.4/10
FreeFree planfreemium
Try n8n β†’
VS
UiPath
UiPath
Low-code RPA platform for enterprise automation
7/10
Custom pricingFree planfreemium
Try UiPath β†’

Our Verdict

πŸ† n8n wins on overall editorial score (7.4/10)

n8n scored higher across our editorial dimensions. That said, the best tool depends on your specific use case β€” check the breakdown below.

Editorial Scores

n8nCriteriaUiPath
6Usability5
10Value for Money3
8Output Quality9
5Support9
8Integrations9
7.4Overall7

Pricing

n8n
FreeFree planfreemium
UiPath
Custom pricingFree planfreemium

Pros

βœ“ n8n
  • βœ“Open-source and self-hostable
  • βœ“Data privacy and control
  • βœ“No workflow limits on community version
  • βœ“Developer-friendly
βœ“ UiPath
  • βœ“Industry-leading RPA capabilities
  • βœ“Strong AI integration
  • βœ“Excellent documentation
  • βœ“Comprehensive cloud and on-premise options

Cons

βœ— n8n
  • βœ—Requires technical setup for self-hosting
  • βœ—Smaller community than Zapier
  • βœ—Less polished UI
βœ— UiPath
  • βœ—Very expensive for small teams
  • βœ—Steep implementation curve
  • βœ—Requires dedicated RPA expertise
  • βœ—Long sales cycles