n8n vs OpenObserve: Pricing Comparison (2026)
n8n starts at $24/mo. OpenObserve starts at Free. OpenObserve is $24/mo cheaper on the entry tier than n8n.
See price history: n8n · OpenObserve
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.
OpenObserve is a Datadog/Splunk/New Relic alternative positioned on transparent pay-as-you-go pricing with no per-seat or per-host fees. Cloud PAYG: $0.50/GB ingestion + $0.01/GB query (30% off with annual commit). Includes 15-month metrics retention + 30-day non-metrics retention default. Enterprise adds SSO/RBAC, AI SRE agent, BYO bucket infinite retention. Self-hosted OSS is free; Self-hosted Enterprise free up to 50GB/day.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | n8n monthly | n8n annual | OpenObserve monthly | OpenObserve annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starter / Cloud Professional (PAYG) | 24 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Pro / Cloud Enterprise | 60 | 50 | custom | custom |
| 3 | Business / Self-hosted (OSS) | 800 | 667 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Enterprise / Self-hosted Enterprise | custom | custom | 0 | 0 |
What each is best for
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.
OpenObserve is a Datadog/Splunk/New Relic alternative positioned on transparent pay-as-you-go pricing with no per-seat or per-host fees. Cloud PAYG: $0.50/GB ingestion + $0.01/GB query (30% off with annual commit). Includes 15-month metrics retention + 30-day non-metrics retention default. Enterprise adds SSO/RBAC, AI SRE agent, BYO bucket infinite retention. Self-hosted OSS is free; Self-hosted Enterprise free up to 50GB/day.
At a glance
| n8n | OpenObserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Entry price | $24/mo | Free |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | Per Usage | Per Usage |
| Last verified | August 22, 2026 | August 18, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified August 22, 2026. Tracked daily.