n8n vs Microsoft Power Automate pricing (2026)
n8n bills by execution, Microsoft Power Automate by user or bot license, so compare what you'll actually use. Data checked Oct 18, 2026.
| n8n | Microsoft Power Automate | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing unit | execution | user or bot license |
| How usage is counted | One execution = one full workflow run, regardless of the number of steps. | Flat license per user (Premium) or per unattended bot (Process); runs are within Power Platform request limits. |
| Free plan | No · No free cloud plan (14-day trial, 1,000 executions). Community Edition is free to self-host. | Unknown |
| Cheapest paid plan | $24 Starter, per month | $15 Premium, per user/month, annual |
| Plans | Starter, Pro, Business, Enterprise, Community Edition (self-hosted) | Premium, Process, Hosted Process |
| Self-hosting | Community Edition is free on GitHub (you pay only for your server). Business plan ($800/mo annual) is self-hosted only. | Desktop flows run on your machines; cloud service by Microsoft |
| Last checked | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Estimated monthly cost (monthly billing, list prices) | ||
| 500 runs × 3 steps / mo | $24Starter · 500 executions | $15 annual onlyPremium, 1 user · flat license |
| 5,000 runs × 5 steps / mo | $60Pro · 5,000 executions | $15 annual onlyPremium, 1 user · flat license |
| 50,000 runs × 5 steps / mo | Contact salesEnterprise · 50,000 executions | $15 annual onlyPremium, 1 user · flat license |
| Try n8n | Try Microsoft Power Automate | |
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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