Gumloop vs n8n
Both build automations, but they start from opposite ends. Gumloop is AI-native and no-code, made for non-engineers; n8n is a general-purpose, developer-oriented engine where AI is one capability among many.
Gumloop
Gumloop is designed so business users can build AI agents and knowledge-work flows (research, lead gen, content, support) without code. LLM steps, agents, and company-data context are core rather than add-ons. It is genuinely approachable and even its entry paid plan (from around $37/mo) includes unlimited seats and bring-your-own API keys. The trade-offs: there is no longer a standing free plan (trial only), the credit model can get costly for heavy AI usage, and its integration library is younger and smaller than n8n's.
Best for: non-technical teams automating mostly AI/LLM-driven work.
n8n
n8n is a broad automation platform you can self-host for free or run on n8n Cloud. It has a large integration set, code nodes for custom logic, and execution-based pricing that stays predictable as workflows grow. AI agents are supported, but n8n is equally happy doing non-AI integrations. The cost is a steeper learning curve and, if self-hosting, ops overhead.
Best for: developers and technical teams who want broad integrations, self-hosting, and cost control.
Which should you choose?
Pick Gumloop if your team is non-technical and the work is mostly AI-driven. Pick n8n if you want wide integrations, code flexibility, self-hosting, or predictable execution-based pricing.
Verify current pricing with each vendor before committing.