n8n vs Plex
On the evidence we track, n8n leads this comparison with a composite score of 73/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Features
The capabilities each product documents. These tools do not share a category taxonomy, so this aligns what each vendor states rather than a normalised feature set.
| Feature | n8n | Plex |
|---|---|---|
| Ai steps | ✓ | - |
| App builder | ✗ | - |
| Branching logic | ✓ | - |
| Bring your own key byok for llm inference | ✓ | - |
| Builder ui architecture | visual_node_canvas | - |
| Code steps | ✓ | - |
| Custom http connector | ✓ | - |
| Custom http webhook catch and triggering | ✓ | - |
| Environments versioning | ✓ | - |
| Error handling | ✓ | - |
| Free tier | ✓ | - |
| Hosting | both | - |
| Human in the loop approval steps via slack email | ✓ | - |
| Loops iteration | ✓ | - |
| Native llm nodes anthropic openai gemini | ✓ | - |
| On premise self hosted deployment option | ✓ | - |
| Prebuilt connectors | 1500+ integrations | - |
| Pricing metric | operation | - |
| Pricing model | freemium_with_task_credits | - |
| Rbac audit | ✓ | - |
| Soc2 type ii | ✓ | - |
| Sub workflow calling and reusable templates | ✓ | - |
| Visual builder | ✓ | - |
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
n8n
Leadern8n is a workflow automation platform that lets you build automations visually or with code to connect and orchestrate applications and services. It supports AI-powered workflows, runs on your infrastructure or n8n's cloud, and charges only for complete workflow executions rather than individual tasks.
Plex
Plex is a media server that allows you to build a personal library of movies, TV, music, and photos and stream them across devices, while also providing free ad-supported movies and shows.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
n8n
LeaderFrom €20/month (annual billing). Free trials available; no credit card required for Starter and Pro
- Starter€20/month (billed annually). 2,500 executions/month
- 2,500 workflow executions/month with unlimited steps
- Unlimited users and workflows
- Unlimited integrations
- 1 shared project
- 2,300 AI credits/month
- +3 more
- Pro€50/month (billed annually). 10,000 executions/month
- 10,000 workflow executions/month with unlimited steps
- Unlimited users and workflows
- Unlimited integrations
- 3 shared projects
- 5,700-13,700 AI credits/month
- +6 more
- Business€667/month. 40,000 executions/month. Self-hosted option
- 40,000 workflow executions/month with unlimited steps
- Unlimited users and workflows
- Unlimited integrations
- 6 shared projects
- SSO, SAML, and LDAP authentication
- +6 more
- EnterpriseContact sales
- Custom workflow executions
- Unlimited users and workflows
- Unlimited integrations
- Unlimited shared projects
- SSO, SAML, and LDAP authentication
- +6 more
Plex
Free tier with 30-day trial. Plex Pass subscriptions: monthly/annual (prices not specified in source), 5-year ($249.99), or lifetime ($749.99 as of July 1, 2026).
- FreeFree
- Free movies and TV shows
- Watchlist
- Plex Pass MonthlyMonthly subscription (price not specified in source)
- Plex Pass AnnualAnnual subscription (price not specified in source)
- Plex Pass 5-Year$249.99 for 5-year term
- Plex Pass Lifetime$749.99 one-time (effective July 1, 2026)
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
n8n
Leader- Salesforce
- Slack
- HubSpot
- Stripe
- Typeform
- Mautic
- Airtable
- Asana
- ServiceNow
- Zoom
- Elevenlabs
- OpenAI
- Anthropic
- ClearBit
- Azure
- GitHub
- Webhook
- Custom HTTP API
- AWS Secrets Manager
- Azure Key Vault
- Google Cloud Platform
- HashiCorp Vault
- +6 more
Plex
Not documented yet.
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.