Power Automate vs n8n
Side-by-side comparison of AI Automation tools
Power Automate
Microsoft workflow automation with RPA, AI Builder, and deep Office 365 integration.
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Open-source workflow automation with AI agents, self-hosting, and 400+ integrations.
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- Cloud flows
- Desktop RPA
- AI Builder
- 500+ connectors
- Business process flows
- Microsoft 365 integration
- Open-source
- Self-hostable
- AI agent workflows
- LLM integration
- Vector stores
- 400+ integrations
- Custom code nodes
Pricing
paid
Per user $15/mo. Per user with RPA $40/mo. Per flow $100/mo. Included in some M365 plans.
freemium
Free self-hosted. Cloud Starter $24/mo. Cloud Pro $60/mo.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Deep Microsoft integration
- Desktop + cloud automation
- AI Builder included
- Enterprise-grade security
Cons
- Complex licensing
- Best within Microsoft ecosystem
- Can be slow
- UI can feel clunky
Pros
- Open-source
- Self-hostable
- AI-native workflows
- Developer-friendly
Cons
- Fewer integrations
- Requires technical setup
- Smaller community than Zapier