n8n vs ToolJet
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted automation & workflows options
— licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one
replaces.
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Feature n8n ToolJet Category Automation & Workflows Automation & Workflows License Sustainable Use License AGPL-3.0 Language TypeScript JavaScript Setup difficulty Medium Medium Min. RAM 512 MB 2,048 MB Deployment docker, bare-metal docker, kubernetes, helm GitHub stars ★ 199,764 ★ 38,306 First released 2019 2021 Replaces Zapier, Make Retool, Microsoft Power Apps
Why pick each one
Choose n8n if… Powerful and flexible Huge integration library Code when you need it n8n details
Frequently asked questions Is n8n or ToolJet better? Neither is universally better. n8n has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are n8n and ToolJet free and open-source? Yes. n8n is licensed under Sustainable Use License and ToolJet under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run n8n and ToolJet with Docker? n8n: yes. ToolJet: yes.