n8n vs Relevance AI

When to pick n8n

• You want code-level control — JavaScript and Python nodes let you break out of no-code limits when a workflow needs real logic.
• You need to self-host for cost or data control — the Community Edition runs on your own Docker with no execution limits, free.
• You’re automating multi-app workflows (500+ integrations) where AI agents are one step among many, not the whole product.

When to pick Relevance AI

• You’re a non-engineer building autonomous agents — the visual builder and natural-language “Invent” mode need no Python or SQL.
• You need graded autonomy and oversight: L1–L4 autonomy levels with human-in-the-loop approval gates suit regulated workflows.
• You want the widest connector set — 2,000+ integrations including HubSpot, Salesforce, and LinkedIn — with a $19/mo entry plan.

Bottom line

n8n and Relevance AI both build AI agents, but from opposite starting points. n8n is a developer’s automation platform: self-hostable, code-friendly, free on the Community Edition, with Cloud from €20/mo — best when agents live inside larger multi-app workflows. Relevance AI is a no-code agent studio for business teams, with graded autonomy, human-in-the-loop controls, and 2,000+ integrations, free to evaluate and $19/mo for Pro. Pick n8n for control and self-hosting; pick Relevance AI to ship autonomous agents without engineering.