n8n vs Tines pricing (2026)
n8n bills by execution, Tines by workflow, so compare what you'll actually use. Data checked Oct 18, 2026.
| n8n | Tines | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing unit | execution | workflow |
| How usage is counted | One execution = one full workflow run, regardless of the number of steps. | Free edition limited by live workflows; paid editions quoted by sales. |
| Free plan | No · No free cloud plan (14-day trial, 1,000 executions). Community Edition is free to self-host. | Yes · 3 live workflows, unlimited users, one-time $50 AI allowance |
| Cheapest paid plan | $24 Starter, per month | Not published |
| Plans | Starter, Pro, Business, Enterprise, Community Edition (self-hosted) | Free edition, Paid editions |
| Self-hosting | Community Edition is free on GitHub (you pay only for your server). Business plan ($800/mo annual) is self-hosted only. | "Flexible deploy options" on paid editions |
| Last checked | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Try n8n | Try Tines |
These tools bill AI work in credits that vary per task, so a per-run cost estimate isn't meaningful.
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