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Power Automate vs n8n: catalog facts
Power Automate	n8n
Freemium Free tier available, with paid plans for premium connectors and higher usage.	Freemium Free self-hosted community edition, with paid cloud and enterprise plans.
Windows, Web	Web, Self-hosted
Desktop flow designer can automate legacy Windows applications, not just web services Backed by deep integration with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem	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
Full desktop automation is Windows-only Advanced connectors and higher run volumes require paid licensing	Source-available license is not a standard OSI open-source license Self-hosting requires managing your own infrastructure and updates
Downloadable app, Web application	Self-hosted, 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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