n8n vs Tray.io

Self-hostable Zapier meets the low-code automation platform that actually scales with your engineering team, not just your marketing department. Here's our take.

n8n

Nice Pick

Self-hostable Zapier. More powerful, more technical.

Pros

• Self-hostable
• Fair pricing
• Powerful workflows
• Code nodes

Cons

• Steeper learning curve
• Less polished
• Fewer integrations

Tray.io

The low-code automation platform that actually scales with your engineering team, not just your marketing department.

Pros

• Powerful workflow builder with conditional logic and error handling for complex automations
• Native integrations with hundreds of SaaS tools (like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Slack) out of the box
• API-driven approach allows developers to extend and customize automations with code when needed
• Scalable infrastructure that handles high-volume workflows without falling over

Cons

• Pricing can get steep quickly as you add more workflows and connectors
• Learning curve for non-technical users despite the low-code claims
• Some advanced features require dipping into the API, which defeats the low-code purpose

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. n8n is a automation while Tray.io is a hosting & deployment. We picked n8n based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

n8n wins

Based on overall popularity. n8n is more widely used, but Tray.io excels in its own space.