n8n vs CrewAI
A side-by-side view built only from each listing. Prices change, so check the source links.
| n8n | CrewAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Good at | Workflow automation platform with AI agent nodes; self-hostable. | Python framework for orchestrating role-playing multi-agent crews. |
| Pricing | Starter €20/mo; Pro €50/mo; Business €667/mo (billed annually); Enterprise custom; self-hosted Community Edition free Euro prices shown are annual-billing rates. Checked 2026-10-14 · source | Basic free (50 workflow executions/mo); Enterprise custom; open-source framework free Pricing page could not be read automatically on 2026-10-13; check the official site. Checked 2026-10-14 · source |
| Best for | workflow automationbuild your own agent | multi agentbuild your own agentopen source |
| Setup | npx n8n, open http://localhost:5678, and add an AI Agent node to a workflow. | pip install crewai && crewai create crew my_crew && cd my_crew && crewai run |
| Links | Full listing · Official site | Full listing · Official site |
Pick n8n if…
- you want it for workflow automation (listed for n8n, not CrewAI)
- this fits what you need: Workflow automation platform with AI agent nodes; self-hostable
- its pricing works for you: Starter €20/mo; Pro €50/mo; Business €667/mo (billed annually); Enterprise custom; self-hosted Community Edition free
Pick CrewAI if…
- you want it for multi agent, open source (listed for CrewAI, not n8n)
- this fits what you need: Python framework for orchestrating role-playing multi-agent crews
- its pricing works for you: Basic free (50 workflow executions/mo); Enterprise custom; open-source framework free