Side-by-side comparison of two listed Dev Tools — real listing data only, no paid placement.
On record, they differ in: unique tags (n8n 2: #self-hosted #workflows vs OpenHands 3: #open-source #coding-agents #cloud); category rank (n8n #1 vs OpenHands #33). Same pricing model (Freemium) and category (Dev Tools). Listing facts only — not a recommendation.
Source-available workflow automation with native AI agent nodes
n8n is a node-based automation platform you can self-host, with 400+ integrations, code steps when you need them and LangChain-powered AI agent nodes. Popular with technical teams that outgrow closed automation tools.
Published 2026-08-06 · Links checked 2026-09-14
Open platform for cloud coding agents
OpenHands is an open-source, model-agnostic platform for deploying cloud coding agents. It enables automation of real engineering tasks with transparency and control, allowing users to inspect, extend, and manage agent workflows. The platform includes features like Slack channel monitoring, Linear ticket handling, Jira incident triage, GitHub code review, and security vulnerability remediation.
Published 2026-08-13 · Links checked 2026-09-09
| n8n | OpenHands | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Category | Dev Tools | Dev Tools |
| Rank in Dev Tools | Position #1 of 77 | Position #33 of 77 |
| Alternatives listed | 4 → | none |
| Shared tags | #automation | |
| Unique tags | #self-hosted #workflows | #open-source #coding-agents #cloud |
| Pricing page | n8n Plans and Pricing | OpenHands Pricing |
| Free trial | Mentioned on the official pricing page | Not detected on official site (checked 2026-09-15) |
| Source code | github.com/n8n-io/n8n | github.com/OpenHands/OpenHands |
| Documentation | docs.n8n.io/ | docs.openhands.dev/openhands/usage/agent-canvas/setup |
| Company | n8n | Not detected on official site (checked 2026-09-15) |
| In their own words | n8n is a workflow automation platform that uniquely combines AI capabilities with business process automation, giving technical teams the flexibility of code…— official site (homepage description), checked | Meet OpenHands, the open-source, model-agnostic platform for cloud coding agents. Automate real engineering work securely and transparently. Build faster with…— official site (homepage description), checked |
| Official channels | X (Twitter)LinkedInGitHubYouTubeInstagramFacebookdeclared on n8n.io via schema.org sameAs | — |
| Official website | n8n.io | www.openhands.dev |
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Rank = neutral rotation by listing ID, not a quality score · how it works
n8n is Freemium; OpenHands is Freemium. Both are listed in Dev Tools on ToolDock.
What they have in common: #automation
n8n is listed as freemium (free tier alongside paid plans); OpenHands is listed as freemium (free tier alongside paid plans). Pricing label set at listing time; official pricing page linked where verified — see each official website for current details.
Both are Dev Tools listed on ToolDock, and they share the tag automation.
ToolDock keeps a tag-matched alternatives list for each: see n8n alternatives and OpenHands.