Side by side
| Feature | n8n | Apify |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Workflow automation platform combining visual building with code, adding AI agents and integrations for technical teams. | Marketplace of ready-to-run tools (Actors) for web scraping, data collection and automation, for developers and businesses building AI agents and apps. |
| Price from | 20 EUR/mo | 19 USD/mo |
| Free plan | trial | yes |
| Platforms | web, api | web, api |
| API | yes | yes |
n8n: key features
- Visual workflow canvas with JavaScript or Python code steps
- AI agent and MCP server/client nodes with human approval for tool calls
- 500+ integrations plus custom API connections
- Step-by-step testing and re-running with replayed or mocked data
- Self-hosted or managed cloud deployment, including air-gapped
- Audit logs, RBAC, SSO SAML and LDAP, version control on higher plans
Apify: key features
- Marketplace of 84,000+ ready-to-run Actors
- Serverless Actors you can build, publish and monetize
- Scheduling, monitoring and API access to runs
- MCP server for giving AI agents access to Actors
- Proxy rotation and anti-blocking tools
- Integrations with apps and services
FAQ
Is n8n or Apify better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are n8n and Apify free?
n8n: There is a free trial. Starter plan offers a free trial with no credit card required; a standard self-hosted Community Edition is also available on GitHub. Apify: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: $0/month with $5 to spend in Apify Store or on your own Actors, $0.2 per compute unit, community support, no Apify Store discount.