n8n vs LangGraph
Which one should you pick? Here's the full breakdown.
n8n
Open-source workflow automation with AI nodes, self-hostable and way cheaper than Zapier for complex flows
LangGraph
LangChain's graph-based framework for building stateful, controllable multi-agent and human-in-the-loop AI workflows
| Category | n8n | LangGraph |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Output Quality | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Features | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Overall | 8.0 | 8.3 |
Pricing Comparison
| Feature | n8n | LangGraph |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Starting Price | $0 | $0 |
Which Should You Pick?
Pick n8n if...
Technical users and teams who want powerful automation without per-step pricing. Especially strong if you can self-host and want AI agent workflows.
Visit n8nPick LangGraph if...
- ✓Higher output quality (9 vs 8)
Developers building complex, stateful, or human-in-the-loop agent workflows where the logic is genuinely a graph -- loops, branches, approvals, retries. Also the right pick for teams already on LangChain who want serious production tracing and evaluation.
Visit LangGraphOur Verdict
LangGraph edges out n8n with a 8.3 vs 8.0 overall score. Both are solid picks, but LangGraph has the advantage in output quality.