Visual no-code automation platform with AI agents connecting 3,000+ apps.
n8n vs Taskade
Features, pricing, strengths and trade-offs — and which one fits your situation.
The verdict
Summary
n8n is best for technical teams wanting self-hostable automation and AI agents billed per workflow run, while Taskade is best for small teams wanting projects, AI agents, automations and simple apps in one workspace. Only n8n offers self-hosting. n8n has a high learning curve, compared with low for Taskade. Both n8n and Taskade offer a free plan, so you can try each before paying.
Which should you choose?
Choose n8n if…
- You need technical teams wanting self-hostable automation and AI agents billed per workflow run
- Self-hosting matters to you
- You're one of: developers and technical ops teams, companies with data residency requirements, teams building llm agents
- Free self-hosted Community Edition with no execution limits
Choose Taskade if…
- You need small teams wanting projects, AI agents, automations and simple apps in one workspace
- You're one of: small and mid-sized teams, solo founders, project managers wanting ai help
- You want something quicker to learn
- Tasks, agents, automations and apps in a single subscription
At a glance
| n8n | Taskade | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Technical teams wanting self-hostable automation and AI agents billed per workflow run | Small teams wanting projects, AI agents, automations and simple apps in one workspace |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | From €20/mo | From $10/mo |
| Learning curve | High | Low |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, API | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Ideal for | Developers and technical ops teams, Companies with data residency requirements, Teams building LLM agents, High-volume automation users | Small and mid-sized teams, Solo founders, Project managers wanting AI help, Teams building simple internal tools |
Feature comparison
| n8n | Taskade | |
|---|---|---|
| Visual workflow builder | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations, approx. | 400+ native nodes | 100+ |
| AI agents | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosting | Yes | No |
| Custom code steps | Yes | — |
| Webhooks | Yes | Pro plan and above |
| Human approval steps | Yes | — |
| Billed per | Execution (per workflow run) | Credit |
IncludedLimited / higher plansNot available— Not confirmed
Security & enterprise
| n8n | Taskade | |
|---|---|---|
| Business / enterprise plan | Yes | Yes |
| SSO (SAML / OIDC) | Enterprise plan | Enterprise plan |
| SCIM user provisioning | — | Enterprise plan |
| SOC 2 | Type II | No |
| ISO 27001 | — | — |
| HIPAA (BAA available) | — | — |
| GDPR DPA | Yes | Enterprise plan |
| Data residency options | — | — |
| No training on your data | — | — |
| Audit logs | — | Yes |
| Admin controls | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, self-hosted | Cloud |
From each vendor's security documentation. "—" = not confirmed. What to ask vendors · Compare all tools
What each tool does
n8n
n8n is a fair-code workflow automation tool with a node-based visual editor, available as a managed cloud service or self-hosted via the free Community Edition. Cloud plans are billed per workflow execution regardless of how many steps a run contains. It is favoured by developers and technical operations teams building integrations and LLM agents that need code-level control.
Key features- Node-based visual workflow editor
- AI Agent node with LangChain-based tools and memory
- JavaScript and Python Code node
- Webhook triggers and HTTP Request node
- Human review of AI tool calls via Slack, Teams, Gmail or chat
- Self-hosting with Docker or npm
Taskade
Taskade is an AI workspace that combines task lists and projects with AI agents, automations and Genesis, a prompt-to-app builder that creates hosted internal tools and portals. Automations connect to 100+ integrations and can be triggered by HTTP webhooks on paid plans. Usage of AI features is metered in credits, and it runs on web, desktop and mobile.
Key features- Genesis prompt-to-app builder with hosting
- AI agents trained on workspace files and web content
- Multi-agent teams on Business and above
- Automations with 100+ integrations
- HTTP webhook triggers on Pro and above
- Projects, lists, mind maps and boards
Pricing
n8n
Free self-hosted Community Edition + cloud free trial; Cloud Starter from EUR 20/mo
Taskade
Free plan; paid from $10/mo billed annually
Prices last checked September 2026. Plans change often — confirm on each vendor's site.
Pros and cons
n8n
Strengths- Free self-hosted Community Edition with no execution limits
- Per-execution billing is cheaper than per-step billing for long workflows
- Code nodes allow custom logic in any workflow
- Unlimited users and workflows on all cloud plans
- Fewer native integrations than Zapier or Make
- Assumes comfort with JSON, expressions and APIs
- SSO, Git version control and longer log retention need Business or Enterprise
- Self-hosting requires managing servers, updates and backups
Not ideal for: Non-technical users who want a guided, low-effort setup for common app connections will get started faster with Zapier.
Taskade
Strengths- Tasks, agents, automations and apps in a single subscription
- Apps on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
- Free plan available
- Unlimited agents and automations on paid plans
- Integration library is small compared with dedicated automation tools
- Automations are less configurable than Make or n8n for complex branching
- Free plan credits are one-time and do not renew
- No self-hosting option
Not ideal for: Teams that need heavy-duty, high-volume integrations across many apps should pair it with or choose Zapier, Make or n8n.
Integrations
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FAQ
What is the main difference between n8n and Taskade?
n8n is built for technical teams wanting self-hostable automation and AI agents billed per workflow run; Taskade is built for small teams wanting projects, AI agents, automations and simple apps in one workspace. Key differences: n8n offers self-hosting.
Is n8n or Taskade cheaper?
n8n starts from €20/mo and Taskade starts from $10/mo (as of September 2026). Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site.
Do n8n and Taskade have free plans?
Both n8n and Taskade offer a free plan, so you can try each before paying.
Which is easier to use, n8n or Taskade?
Taskade is generally quicker to learn (n8n: high, Taskade: low learning curve).
What are good alternatives to n8n and Taskade?
Other automation tools worth comparing include Make, Gumloop and Lindy.
