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Head-to-head
Amp vs n8n.
Side-by-side on ratings, pricing, pros, cons, and the honest take on which to pick. Cross-category comparison: Amp is a coding agent and n8n is a workflow builder.
| Amp | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Category | Coding Agent | Workflow builder |
| Tech level | developer | low code |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Pricing | Free tier with usage limits. Paid tiers via Sourcegraph subscription. Bundled with Sourcegraph Code Search for teams already on the platform. | Open-source self-hosted (free). Cloud plans from $24/month. |
| Best for | Engineering teams already paying for Sourcegraph Code Search who want to add an AI agent that reuses the existing codebase index. Free tier is generous enough for individual evaluation. | Teams with at least one developer who need flexible, powerful workflow automation with AI agents built in — and want the option of full data control. |
| Not for | Teams not on Sourcegraph — the standalone story is less differentiated than Claude Code or Augment. Builders who want a simpler CLI experience. | Teams with zero technical resources. Initial setup requires someone comfortable with a server. |
Our verdict on Amp
Sourcegraph's agentic coding tool built on years of code-search investment. Strong for teams already on Sourcegraph; less compelling as a standalone.
Full Amp review →Our verdict on n8n
The best workflow automation platform for teams with a developer. Beats every no-code tool for complex automations.
Full n8n review →Amp
What works
- Built on Sourcegraph's mature code-search and indexing infrastructure
- Free tier with meaningful usage allowance
- Strong codebase-context story without separate indexing setup
- Native integration with Sourcegraph Code Search
- Sourcegraph's enterprise compliance story (SOC 2, on-prem options) carries over
What doesn't
- Standalone value less compelling than Claude Code or Augment for non-Sourcegraph teams
- Newer to agentic coding than competitors with longer track records
- Smaller community vs Cursor or Copilot
- Locked into Sourcegraph as the indexing/context layer
- Best fit narrows to teams already paying for Sourcegraph
n8n
What works
- 400+ integrations — connects to virtually everything
- Self-hostable for full data control
- Strong native AI agent support
- Large, active open-source community
- Meaningfully more flexible than Zapier or Make
What doesn't
- Initial setup requires developer time
- Self-hosted version requires ongoing maintenance
- Higher learning curve than no-code alternatives
Which to pick
We'd default to n8n (4.5/5 vs 4.0/5) for most builders. Pick Amp if you fit its best-for case specifically: engineering teams already paying for sourcegraph code search who want to add an ai agent that reuses the existing codebase index. free tier is generous enough for individual evaluation.
Honest middle: most serious operators end up using more than one tool. If you're early in your AI agent journey, our five-question picker recommends a starting platform from your specific situation.
Common questions
Amp vs n8n — which should I pick?
We rate n8n 4.5/5 vs 4.0/5 for Amp. n8n wins for teams with at least one developer who need flexible, powerful workflow automation with ai agents built in — and want the option of full data control. — but pick Amp if you fit its specific best-for case (Engineering teams already paying for Sourcegraph Code Search who want to add an AI agent that reuses the existing codebase index. Free tier is generous enough for individual evaluation.). See the head-to-head table above for the full breakdown.
Is Amp or n8n cheaper?
Amp's pricing: Free tier with usage limits. Paid tiers via Sourcegraph subscription. Bundled with Sourcegraph Code Search for teams already on the platform. n8n's pricing: Open-source self-hosted (free). Cloud plans from $24/month. The right "cheaper" pick depends on usage volume and what's included — see the pricing row in the table above.
What's Amp best for?
Engineering teams already paying for Sourcegraph Code Search who want to add an AI agent that reuses the existing codebase index. Free tier is generous enough for individual evaluation.
What's n8n best for?
Teams with at least one developer who need flexible, powerful workflow automation with AI agents built in — and want the option of full data control.
Why compare Amp and n8n if they're different categories?
Amp is a coding agent and n8n is a workflow builder. The comparison still matters because builders evaluating one often consider the other for adjacent jobs. See the recommendation section above for how to think about the cross-category choice.
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