Dynatrace vs n8n: Pricing Comparison (2026)
Dynatrace starts at $7/mo. n8n starts at $24/mo. Dynatrace is $17/mo cheaper on the entry tier than n8n.
Dynatrace is an enterprise observability + application security platform (Dynatrace Platform Subscription = annual minimum spend commit unlocking all platform capabilities at published rate-card). Foundation & Discovery from $7/host/mo; Infrastructure Monitoring $29/host/mo; Full-Stack Monitoring $58 per 8-GiB host/mo. Log Analytics $0.20/GB ingest + $0.0007/GiB-day retention. RUM $2.25 per 1K sessions. Larger commits unlock discounts. 15-day free trial. AI-powered root cause analysis (Davis AI) is core.
Open-source workflow automation positioned as the alternative to Zapier and Make for developers who want self-hosting + code-level control. Distinctive for fair-code license (free for internal use, paid for embedded resale) and its JavaScript node execution. Valued $2.3B private (2025 raise). Free when self-hosted; Cloud plans $20-$50/mo (annual). Popular with technical teams whose Zapier bill grew painful and who want to run automations on their own infrastructure.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | Dynatrace monthly | Dynatrace annual | n8n monthly | n8n annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foundation & Discovery / Starter | 7 | 7 | 24 | 20 |
| 2 | Infrastructure Monitoring / Pro | 29 | 29 | 60 | 50 |
| 3 | Full-Stack Monitoring / Business | 58 | 58 | 800 | 667 |
| 4 | Enterprise (DPS commit) / Enterprise | custom | custom | custom | custom |
What each is best for
Dynatrace is an enterprise observability + application security platform (Dynatrace Platform Subscription = annual minimum spend commit unlocking all platform capabilities at published rate-card). Foundation & Discovery from $7/host/mo; Infrastructure Monitoring $29/host/mo; Full-Stack Monitoring $58 per 8-GiB host/mo. Log Analytics $0.20/GB ingest + $0.0007/GiB-day retention. RUM $2.25 per 1K sessions. Larger commits unlock discounts. 15-day free trial. AI-powered root cause analysis (Davis AI) is core.
Open-source workflow automation positioned as the alternative to Zapier and Make for developers who want self-hosting + code-level control. Distinctive for fair-code license (free for internal use, paid for embedded resale) and its JavaScript node execution. Valued $2.3B private (2025 raise). Free when self-hosted; Cloud plans $20-$50/mo (annual). Popular with technical teams whose Zapier bill grew painful and who want to run automations on their own infrastructure.
At a glance
| Dynatrace | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | — |
| Entry price | $7/mo | $24/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Per Usage | Per Usage |
| Last verified | August 27, 2026 | August 31, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified August 31, 2026. Tracked daily.