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n8n vs Power Automate: catalog facts
n8n	Power Automate
Freemium Free self-hosted community edition, with paid cloud and enterprise plans.	Freemium Free tier available, with paid plans for premium connectors and higher usage.
Web, Self-hosted	Windows, Web
Self-hostable community edition gives full control over data and workflows Combines no-code nodes with the flexibility to drop into custom code when needed	Desktop flow designer can automate legacy Windows applications, not just web services Backed by deep integration with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
Source-available license is not a standard OSI open-source license Self-hosting requires managing your own infrastructure and updates	Full desktop automation is Windows-only Advanced connectors and higher run volumes require paid licensing
Self-hosted, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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