n8n Cloud vs Activepieces pricing (2026): what you'd actually pay
n8n Cloud charges per executions; Activepieces charges per credits. Here's what that means at real volumes, using prices checked on 2026-10-22.
| Monthly usage | n8n Cloud (cheapest plan) | Activepieces (cheapest plan) |
|---|---|---|
| 500 runs × 3 steps | $22.41 (€20.00 EUR) Starter | $0.00 Free |
| 2,000 runs × 5 steps | $22.41 (€20.00 EUR) Starter | $20.00 Plus |
| 10,000 runs × 5 steps | $56.02 (€50.00 EUR) Pro | $20.00 Plus |
| 50,000 runs × 10 steps | No verified plan | $200 Team |
Annual billing, cheapest verified plan that fits. Try your own numbers →
Who should pick which
Both count usage the same basic way (executions vs credits), so the plan price per unit decides it.
- n8n Cloud was not the cheaper option in any scenario we priced, so it only makes sense for reasons other than price.
- Pick Activepieces on price if your volume looks like 500 × 3, 2,000 × 5, 10,000 × 5, 50,000 × 10 (runs × steps a month).
Worked example: 2,000 runs × 5 steps
- n8n Cloud: 2,000 runs × 5 steps = 2,000 executions a month → Starter plan, $22.41 (€20.00 EUR).
- Activepieces: 2,000 runs × 5 steps = 2,000 credits a month → Plus plan, $20.00.
Annual billing. Make also counts the trigger module as a credit.
FAQ
Is n8n Cloud or Activepieces cheaper at 2,000 runs a month?
At 2,000 runs × 5 steps on annual billing, Activepieces is cheaper: n8n Cloud $22.41 (Starter) vs Activepieces $20.00 (Plus), from prices checked 2026-10-22.
How does n8n Cloud count usage?
1 execution per full workflow run, no matter how many steps.
How does Activepieces count usage?
1 credit per run regardless of steps; AI steps cost 2-20 credits extra.
Do n8n Cloud and Activepieces include GST?
RunCost shows list prices from each vendor's pricing page, which exclude GST/VAT and other taxes. Your invoice may add tax.
How they count usage
n8n Cloud: 1 execution per full workflow run, no matter how many steps.
Activepieces: 1 credit per run regardless of steps; AI steps cost 2-20 credits extra.
n8n Cloud plans
- Starter (annual): 20 EUR for 2,500 executions
- Pro (annual): 50 EUR for 10,000 executions Higher execution tiers exist in a dropdown; we could not verify their prices.
- Monthly billing: not verified Monthly prices not captured.
- Enterprise: custom pricing
Local currency: Priced in EUR. No SGD or Asia pricing. Hosted in Frankfurt (EU).
Last verified 2026-10-22. Prices exclude GST/VAT and other taxes; vendors may add tax at checkout. Prices change often, so check the vendor page before buying.
Source: https://n8n.io/pricing/, checked 2026-10-22
n8n Cloud pricingActivepieces plans
- Free (monthly): 0 USD for 1,000 credits Credits reset daily per pricing table (FAQ says monthly); treated as 1,000/month.
- Plus (monthly): 20 USD incl. 10,000 credits, then 0.007/credit
- Team (monthly): 200 USD incl. 50,000 credits, then 0.007/credit 25 users.
- Annual billing: not verified 'Save 2 months' on annual; exact figure not captured.
Local currency: USD only. No SGD or Asia pricing.
Last verified 2026-10-22. Prices exclude GST/VAT and other taxes; vendors may add tax at checkout. Prices change often, so check the vendor page before buying.
Source: https://www.activepieces.com/pricing, checked 2026-10-22
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