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Who runs the server? n8n compared with TulipFarm

Both build workflows with code steps and AI agents. n8n runs on your servers or its cloud. TulipFarm Cloud is hosted for you and keeps team records central.

TulipFarm

$50 free

In credits at signup

n8n

€20 a month

For Starter, billed yearly

n8n.io/pricing
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Where TulipFarm differs

Four differences that show up in one proof-request job, each with a note on how n8n handles it.

  • Nothing to install, upgrade or back up

    TulipFarm

    TulipFarm Cloud is hosted for you, so a team without an engineer can connect Slack and Google and get started.

    See Integrations

    How n8n handles it

    You can self-host n8n for free with Docker, or pay for n8n to host it.

    docs.n8n.io/hosting

  • Tables your whole team works in

    TulipFarm

    Your team and its agents work in the same rows, and field rules stop values that don’t fit.

    See Tables

    How n8n handles it

    Data tables store rows for workflows, with 200 MiB across an instance by default.

    docs.n8n.io/data/data-tables

  • A person approves the exact change

    TulipFarm

    On actions you pick, the agent shows the exact change and waits for an OK.

    See Agents

    How n8n handles it

    A person can approve or deny an AI agent’s tool call in Slack, Telegram or Chat, per tool or for all tools.

    docs.n8n.io/advanced-ai/human-in-the-loop-tools

  • Your chats and tasks stay yours

    TulipFarm

    Workspace admins can’t open your personal chats or private agent tasks.

    See Agent tasks

    How n8n handles it

    Audit logging and log streaming come with the Enterprise plan.

    n8n.io/pricing

Feature comparison

n8n’s column comes from its own site and docs. “Not published” means n8n doesn’t say, not that the feature is missing.

Feature comparison
FeatureTulipFarmn8n
Workspace and data
Built-in tables for business recordsYesField rules reject bad values before they saveYesData tables, 200 MiB per instance by default
Required, unique and choice fieldsYesNoA column has a name and a type: string, number, boolean or date
Import CSV or XLSX into a tableYesPartialCSV import
Files the team sharesYesShared files and projectsNot published
Agents
AI agentsYesSaved agents with reusable skillsYesAI Agent node inside a workflow
Scheduled runsYesUp to once an hourYesDown to seconds
Automation and approvals
Workflow editorYesOne trigger, then ordered stepsYes
Webhook triggersYesYes
Code stepsYesJavaScript or PythonYesJavaScript or Python
Approval before an action runsYesShows the exact changeYesFor AI agent tool calls, on all plans
Runs resume after a restart without repeating finished stepsYesPartialA Wait node saves the run to the database and resumes it
Integrations
Built-in app connectionsPartialSlack, GitHub, Google Workspace, Jira, Confluence and TrelloYes500+ integrations, plus community nodes
Custom MCP serversPartialA manager reviews and enables each toolYesMCP Client Tool node
Agents in SlackYesMention an agent in a channel; access is granted per channelPartialApprovals for tool calls can be answered in Slack
Security and deployment
SSONoSign in with Google or an email linkYesSAML on Business and Enterprise
Audit logsPartialRecords who changed memberships; no audit exportYesEnterprise plan, with log streaming
SOC 2 Type IINoYes
Personal chats hidden from adminsYesNot published
Run in your own cloudPartialOpen source (AGPL v3.0); self-hosting is unsupportedYesFree Community Edition, or Business and Enterprise

When to stay with n8n

n8n is the better choice if any of these sound like your team.

You want self-hosting from the vendor
n8n runs on your own servers, free with the Community Edition or on paid Business and Enterprise plans. You can self-host TulipFarm, but it’s unsupported.
Your workflows span many apps
n8n has 500+ integrations plus community nodes, and an HTTP node for any API.
You need SOC 2 or SSO today
n8n is audited for SOC 2 Type II, with SAML SSO on Business and audit logs on Enterprise.
Your team writes code and runs servers
If engineers already build and maintain your workflows, n8n gives them more control over where and how they run.

Pricing

n8n counts executions and TulipFarm counts credits, so compare what one real job costs in each. n8n prices checked on 20 October 2026.

TulipFarm

$50 free

In credits on your first signup. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page.

n8n

€20 a month

Starter costs €20 a month, billed yearly, for 2,500 executions hosted by n8n. The Community Edition is free to self-host.

n8n.io/pricing

Switching from n8n

TulipFarm can’t import n8n workflow files. Move one job at a time and keep the n8n workflow running until you’re happy with the result.

  1. Pick one workflow people touch

    Choose a workflow that needs people to check or approve something, such as proof requests.

  2. Bring the records in

    Export the data table or sheet it uses as CSV, then import it into a TulipFarm table and add field rules.

  3. Rebuild the steps

    Recreate the nodes as workflow steps; Code node logic can move into a JavaScript or Python step.

  4. Run both, then switch

    Run both for one cycle and compare the results. Your first signup includes $50 in free credits.

Questions about TulipFarm and n8n

Is TulipFarm an n8n alternative?

Yes, for teams that want a hosted workspace for records, files, agents and workflows rather than a workflow tool to run themselves. For the actions you choose, a person approves the exact change first. n8n suits technical teams that want to self-host.

What is the main difference between TulipFarm and n8n?

n8n is a workflow tool you can host yourself, with data tables, code steps and AI agent nodes. TulipFarm is hosted for you and puts your team’s records at the center: tables, files and projects that people, agents and workflows share.

Can I self-host TulipFarm like n8n?

Yes, but without support. TulipFarm’s code is open source under the GNU AGPL v3.0, and anyone can self-host it for free. You run the servers, upgrades and security yourself. TulipFarm Cloud is the supported way to use it. If your team wants to run automation on its own servers, n8n is built for that.

Does n8n have approvals like TulipFarm?

Yes. n8n can ask a person to approve or deny an AI agent’s tool call in Slack, Telegram or Chat, on every plan. TulipFarm shows the exact change to a record or app before a person approves it.

Can TulipFarm do everything n8n can?

No. n8n has 500+ integrations, self-hosting, schedules down to seconds, and SOC 2 Type II with SSO on Business. TulipFarm Cloud is a hosted workspace with tables that have field rules, workflows that resume after a restart, and private personal chats.

Can I move my n8n workflows to TulipFarm?

Not automatically. Rebuild one job at a time: export the data it uses as CSV and import it into a table, recreate the nodes as workflow steps, and run both until you trust the result.

How much does TulipFarm cost compared with n8n?

Your first TulipFarm Cloud signup includes $50 in free credits. Paid plans aren’t public yet; see the pricing page to ask for more credits or apply for student, NGO or startup support. n8n’s Community Edition is free to self-host. Hosted Starter costs €20 a month billed yearly for 2,500 executions, Pro €50, and Business €667, which is self-hosted only.

Try one n8n workflow in TulipFarm.

Sign up for TulipFarm Cloud and rebuild the workflow your team touches most. The research preview is open to everyone, and your first signup includes $50 in free credits.

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Last reviewed 20 October 2026.