n8n vs Playwright
n8n is listed under Open-source automation, Playwright under Browser automation. Each name links to the product's own site.
| Category | Open-source automation | Browser automation |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium | Open source |
| Public code | Yes | Yes |
| Tags | self-hosted, workflows, nodes, ai | testing, cross-browser, microsoft, e2e |
| Website | n8n.io | playwright.dev |
What n8n does
n8n is a node-based workflow tool you can run on your own server or use in the cloud. It has hundreds of integrations, supports JavaScript and Python nodes, and ships AI agent nodes. Source-available under the Sustainable Use License.
What Playwright does
Playwright is a Microsoft library that drives Chromium, Firefox and WebKit with one API. It offers auto-waiting, tracing and a test runner, and has bindings for JavaScript, Python, Java and .NET.
Other options
See all Open-source automation, or alternatives to n8n and Playwright.