Compareβ€ΊUiPath vs n8n

UiPath vs n8n

Side-by-side comparison for 2026

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

UiPathCriterian8n
5Usability6
3Value for Money10
9Output Quality8
9Support5
9Integrations8
7Overall7.4

Pricing

UiPath
Custom pricingFree planfreemium
n8n
FreeFree planfreemium

Pros

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

Cons

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