Overview
Compare n8n and Langflow for workflow automation, AI node orchestration, integration ecosystem, and visual development.
TypeScript · NOASSERTION
n8n is a powerful workflow automation platform with native AI agent nodes, enabling multi-step agent workflow orchestration and hundreds of external service integrations.
Python · MIT
Langflow is a visual AI agent and workflow builder platform with drag-and-drop design, multi-LLM integration, and tool composition to simplify agent development.
| Best for | n8n | Langflow |
|---|---|---|
| Core positioning | General automation platform with rich integrations, suitable for business process automation | Visual AI/LLM flow builder, suitable for model, retrieval, and agent workflow experiments |
| Integration ecosystem | Very rich integrations across apps, APIs, databases, and SaaS services | More focused on LLMs, vector databases, document processing, and LangChain ecosystem components |
| AI-native depth | Supports AI automation through nodes and community integrations | More AI-native, built around LLM, RAG, and agent workflows |
| Metric | n8n | Langflow |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | 187.5k | 148.0k |
| Forks | 57.5k | 9.0k |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Last commit | May 12, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
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