n8n vs Node-RED
| n8n | Node-RED | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | €20/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | self-hosted | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Paid from | $20/mo | — |
| Deployment model | Cloud, self-hosted, or on-premises | — |
| Connector count | 500 | — |
| Workflow orchestration | Yes | Yes |
| Data transformation | Yes | Yes |
| API management | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time sync | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Integration Platform as a Service Software, Best Task Automation Software. On Specifiction, n8n scores higher on our published basis.