ChatGPT vs n8n comparison

ChatGPT and n8n compared side by side in AI.

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ChatGPT

The most widely used general-purpose AI chatbot. Chat, writing, coding, image generation and web search in one place

What is good

  • No. 1 in users, so plenty of guides and tips
  • Widest range of features
  • Polished app and voice chat

What could be better

  • Tight usage limits on the free plan
  • Top features need the expensive Pro plans

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n8n

A node-based workflow tool (cloud or self-hosted) that builds work automation with more than 500 app integrations and AI agent nodes

What is good

  • 500+ integrations/10,000+ templates
  • Free self-hosted Community Edition
  • Unlimited users and workflows on all plans

What could be better

  • A learning curve for non-developers
  • The cloud limits the number of executions

n8n official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemChatGPTVisit siten8nVisit site
Starting price$8+Official USD priceCheck siteUnverified
Free tierFree plan availableFree plan available
Korean supportGoodLimited
Main models
  • GPT-6 (Sol)
  • GPT-6 Luna
  • GPT-6 Pro (Astra)
  • GPT-6.1 Sol
  • Image: ChatGPT Images 2.5
Connect any model you want, such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini (cloud, local models can be swapped in), multi-agent, RAG, MCP tool connections. Cloud plans provide AI models usable without an API key
Pricing type-Monthly subscription, Free, Quote/Enterprise Contract
TypeAI servicesAI apps
CategoryChatbot/Assistant, Image Generation, CodingAutomation/Agent Builder
CompanyOpenAI, United Statesn8n GmbH, Other
Plans
  • Free
  • Go $8
  • Plus $20
  • Pro $100/$200/$500
  • Business $25 (annual $20)
  • Enterprise/Edu
  • Starter €20/mo (annual billing)
  • Pro €50/mo (annual billing)
  • Business €667/mo (annual billing, self-hosted)
  • Enterprise quote
  • Community Edition self-hosted is free
Pros
  • No. 1 in users, so plenty of guides and tips
  • Widest range of features
  • Polished app and voice chat
  • 500+ integrations/10,000+ templates
  • Free self-hosted Community Edition
  • Unlimited users and workflows on all plans
  • Execution history inspection/AI evaluation
  • Human-in-the-loop approval
Cons
  • Tight usage limits on the free plan
  • Top features need the expensive Pro plans
  • A learning curve for non-developers
  • The cloud limits the number of executions
  • No Korean interface

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Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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