Apify vs n8n

Unmatched ecosystem of app connectors and reliability, but significantly more expensive and lacks n8n's self-hosting freedom.

Free / Open-sourceProvides direct LLM-ready markdown conversion via API, but lacks Apify's massive marketplace of pre-built scraping actors.

No-code builder for custom AI agents and workflows

SpecialistBuild GTM systems that turn data into revenue

Free / Open-sourceOutstanding open-source visual canvas for RAG pipelines and LLM agents, but less suited for general API integrations.

Offers enterprise-grade proxy networks and raw web data infrastructure, but lacks Apify's plug-and-play actor marketplace.

SpecialistMultiplayer AI where people and agents work side by side

Turn one prompt into live business apps, AI agents and automated workflows

Powerful visual builder specifically tailored for complex AI agent workflows, but less mature for traditional enterprise automation.

SpecialistDeveloper-first integration platform with granular code control, but lacks n8n's visual node-based workflow builder.

SpecialistFocuses heavily on pre-built social media automation and lead generation workflows rather than general web scraping.

Enterprise-grade security and robust workflow automation, but less focused on open-source self-hosting and consumer use cases.