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Why people choose Relay.app over n8n

n8n provides a powerful, open-source workflow automation tool that appeals to technical users with its extensive customization and self-hosted option. However, businesses seeking a more out-of-the-box cloud-based solution with intuitive design and no extensive set up opt for Relay.app.

How do Relay.app and n8n compare?

Relay.app has all the basic features you expect in a no-code workflow automation tool–plus a few super useful extras. All in a beautifully designed, friendly user interface.

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Relay.app is the next generation of workflow automation

Relay.app transcends traditional workflow automation with its focus on accessibility, collaboration, and integrated AI capabilities. Unlike n8n, which caters to a technical audience with its node-based and often self-hosted setup, Relay.app offers a cloud-based, intuitive platform suitable for any team member, regardless of technical expertise.

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Why Relay.app outshines n8n

Powered by automation, driven by humans

Powered by automation, driven by humans

While n8n caters to technically savvy users with its customizable, node-based workflows, Relay.app uplevels automated workflows by adding a useful layer of human insight. By embedding human-in-the-loop actions directly into workflows, Relay.app lets you not only enhance efficiency, but also ensure that automations are personalized, reviewed, or approved by team members in ways that purely automated or technical systems like n8n cannot achieve.

Designed for your whole team

n8n's strengths in technical customization can also require a steep learning curve, making it inaccessible to non-technical team members. Relay.app, however, is built on the foundation of collaboration, offering intuitive workflow editing, task assignments, and role-based access that invite all team members to contribute to automation processes. This inclusive approach helps make Relay.app a premier platform for teams that thrive on collaboration and collective innovation.

Designed for your whole team
Exceptional support from an expert team

Exceptional support from an expert team

The Relay.app team offers timely and personalized support from our in-house automation experts. We are committed to listening to your needs, solving any issues quickly, and constantly evolving our product to better support your automation needs.

Transparent, reasonable pricing

Relay.app offers a reasonable pricing model for teams of all sizes. If you’re not sure which plan you’ll need, just start with the free tier and upgrade when you need to. Learn more at relay.app/pricing.

Transparent, reasonable pricing

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"Relay.app has completely transformed how we approach onboarding for new employees. In addition to reducing the time we spend on manual tasks by over 70%, Relay.app gives us the right tools to build positive interactions between employees, managers, and new hires–improving the onboarding experience for everyone."

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is n8n ever a better choice?

    n8n is a great option for developers and technical users who prefer open-source solutions, extensive customization and development, and self-hosting. However, for businesses looking for a comprehensive, easy-to-use, cloud-based solution, Relay.app is the superior choice.

  • Is n8n free?

    Yes, you can use n8n for free. n8n offers an open-source version that you can self-host, allowing you to use its automation capabilities without a subscription fee. This self-hosted option requires you to set up and maintain the software on your own infrastructure, however, so it does have a hidden cost—time!

  • While we're here, how do you pronounce n8n?

    n8n is pronounced "n-eight-n."

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