Head-to-Head Comparison
CrewAI vs n8n
Which Automation is right for you? See our complete breakdown.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | CrewAI | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| MegaOne Score | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Category | Automation | Automation |
| Pricing Model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting Price | $25.00/mo | $20.00/mo |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| API Available | No | No |
| Open Source | No | No |
| iOS App | No | No |
| Android App | No | No |
| Chrome Extension | No | No |
| Company | CrewAI, Inc. | n8n GmbH |
| Total Funding | $45M | $240M |
Visual Comparison
CrewAI n8n
About CrewAI
CrewAI is an open-source Python framework for orchestrating role-playing, autonomous AI agents that collaborate to tackle complex tasks.
CrewAI is an open-source Python framework for orchestrating teams of AI agents in role-based, collaborative frameworks. It enables developers to build and manage multi-agent systems where agents with specialized roles, goals, and tools work together to complete complex tasks. The platform also offers CrewAI Cloud for managed hosting, visual building, and enterprise controls, supporting various LLM backends like OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini.
About n8n
A fair-code workflow automation platform that combines visual building with custom code, offering self-hosted or cloud options and connecting to over 1500 integrations, including native AI capabilities.
n8n is a source-available workflow automation platform enabling users to build automations by visually wiring together applications, services, and AI models in a node-based editor. It supports both self-hosted Community Edition and managed cloud services, catering to diverse needs from simple task automation to complex AI-driven workflows and multi-agent orchestration. The platform is designed for flexibility, allowing for custom JavaScript or Python code within workflows.
The Verdict
n8n takes the edge
With a MegaOne score of 8/10 versus 7/10, n8n edges ahead of CrewAI in our analysis. However, CrewAI may still be the better choice depending on your specific use case and budget.
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