n8n vs Pipedream pricing (2026)
At a typical 5,000 runs × 5 steps per month, n8n comes out cheaper on list price (estimate below). Data checked Oct 18, 2026.
| n8n | Pipedream | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing unit | execution | credit |
| How usage is counted | One execution = one full workflow run, regardless of the number of steps. | 1 credit per 30 seconds of compute for running an action, MCP tool call, proxy request, or trigger event. |
| Free plan | No · No free cloud plan (14-day trial, 1,000 executions). Community Edition is free to self-host. | Yes · Free for development only (no production) |
| Cheapest paid plan | $24 Starter, per month | $150 Startup, per month |
| Plans | Starter, Pro, Business, Enterprise, Community Edition (self-hosted) | Free, Startup, Business |
| Self-hosting | Community Edition is free on GitHub (you pay only for your server). Business plan ($800/mo annual) is self-hosted only. | Cloud only |
| Last checked | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Estimated monthly cost (monthly billing, list prices) | ||
| 500 runs × 3 steps / mo | $24Starter · 500 executions | $150Startup · 1,500 credits |
| 5,000 runs × 5 steps / mo | $60Pro · 5,000 executions | $330Startup · 25,000 credits |
| 50,000 runs × 5 steps / mo | Contact salesEnterprise · 50,000 executions | $3,030Startup · 250,000 credits |
| Try n8n | Try Pipedream | |
Estimates use published list prices and simplified usage rules (see each tool page). AI steps, premium apps, seats and taxes are not included. Always confirm on the vendor's pricing page.
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