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ZNo-code workflow automation and AI agents across 9,000+ apps for businesses
Free, from $19.99/mo
n8n vs Writer.com
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose n8n if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you work on Self-hosted
- you're in its core audience: developers, operations teams
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Choose Writer.com if…
- you work on Slack
- you're in its core audience: enterprise marketing teams, sales teams
Side by side
Feature n8n Writer.com
Pricing modelFreemiumFree trial
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Trains AI on your contentNoNo
Data retentionExecution data deleted automatically based on account's retention settingsZero data retention; stored only as long as needed; configurable deletion schedule
Security and complianceSOC 2, GDPRSOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
GitHub stars208.8K—
Self-hosting—
MCP server—
AI agent builder—
Custom code steps—
Custom connectors—
PlatformsWeb, Self-hostedWeb, Slack
CategoryWorkflow AutomationAI Agents
Companyn8n GmbHWRITER Inc.
Based inGermanyUnited States
Founded—2020
Part of——
Key features
N n8n
- Visual workflow builder with optional custom code
- 500+ native integrations plus HTTP for any API
- AI agents, AI nodes and MCP support
- Human-in-the-loop approvals, e.g. via Slack
- Re-run only the failed step
- Version history with Git-based version control
- SSO (SAML), LDAP, RBAC and audit logs
- Cloud hosting or self-hosting with Docker
W Writer.com
- WRITER Agent for shared team workflows
- Reusable Playbooks and domain Skills
- Connectors that act in existing business tools
- Enterprise Brain grounding in brand and product knowledge
- AI Studio adoption analytics and usage management
- Audit logs with SIEM export
- BYOK encryption and data loss prevention guardrails
- Rate limits, consumption tracking and spend alerts
Plans and prices
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n8n
Community EditionFree (self-hosted)
Starter€20/mo billed annually
Pro€50/mo billed annually
Business€667/mo billed annually
EnterpriseCustom
Writer.com
StarterNot published
EnterpriseCustom
Strengths and limitations
n8n
- Self-hosted Community Edition available on GitHub
- All plans include unlimited users and workflows
- Cloud trial needs no credit card
- Pricing is per execution, regardless of workflow complexity
- Prices listed in euros for annual billing only
- Business plan is self-hosted only
- Support on non-Enterprise plans is forum only
- Self-hosted licensed features need a daily license server check-in
Writer.com
- 14-day free trial without a credit card
- Says it never retains or trains on customer data
- Detailed governance: audit logs, BYOK, DLP, spend alerts
- 20% discount for nonprofits and education
- Starter plan price is not published
- Starter is limited to 5 users and 5 Playbooks
- Pays by card only; no ACH, invoicing or PayPal
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
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