# Genspark vs n8n

> Genspark: AI super agent workspace that turns one prompt into slides, docs, sheets and research
> n8n: Build and self-host workflow automations and AI agents with visual nodes and custom code

- Genspark profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/genspark
- n8n profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/n8n
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/genspark-vs-n8n
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Genspark is listed under AI Assistants and n8n under Productivity. n8n scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.3 vs 7.6 out of 10), led by feature depth and value for money. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Genspark is available on iOS. Only n8n offers an API.

### Choose Genspark if

- You want a tool built for slide decks from a single prompt, research summaries, spreadsheets and documents, repeatable office task automation.
- Covers slides, sheets, docs, research, chat, image and video in a single workspace.
- Uses 30+ models, so users are not tied to one provider.

### Choose n8n if

- You want a tool built for Teams that want self-hostable automation with code-level control and AI agent workflows.
- Free self-hosted Community Edition with almost the full feature set and no license key.
- Execution-based pricing counts a whole workflow run as one execution, however many steps it has.

## Pricing

| | Genspark | n8n |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Genspark | n8n |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Agent | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Slides | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Sheets | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Docs | Yes | Not listed |
| Research and Sparkpages | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Chat | Yes | Not listed |
| Image and Video Generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Meeting Notes and Developer Tool | Yes | Not listed |
| SecondBrain Memory | Yes | Not listed |
| Visual Workflow Canvas | Not listed | Yes |
| Code in Any Step | Not listed | Yes |
| AI Agents and RAG | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP Support | Not listed | Yes |
| Human-in-the-Loop Approvals | Not listed | Yes |
| 500+ Integrations | Not listed | Yes |
| Faster Iteration | Not listed | Yes |
| Templates | Not listed | Yes |
| Enterprise Controls | Not listed | Yes |
| Flexible Deployment | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Genspark | n8n |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | No | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Genspark strengths

- Covers slides, sheets, docs, research, chat, image and video in a single workspace.
- Uses 30+ models, so users are not tied to one provider.
- Permanent free tier with a daily credit allowance.
- Native iOS app with a 4.7 rating on the App Store.
- Heavily funded, with a reported $275M raise in November 2025.

## Genspark limitations

- Credit-based billing is hard to predict: video generation can use close to 1,000 credits per attempt, and credits reportedly do not roll over.
- Trustpilot reviewers report unexpected charges, credits consumed by failed tasks, and slow or automated refund support.
- Pro costs $249.99 per month, a large jump from Plus at $24.99.
- Public pricing and documentation could not be accessed without signing in, and no public API was found.

## n8n strengths

- Free self-hosted Community Edition with almost the full feature set and no license key.
- Execution-based pricing counts a whole workflow run as one execution, however many steps it has.
- JavaScript and Python can be used in any step, which suits technical users.
- More than 500 integrations and over 10,000 community templates.
- On-premises and air-gapped deployment plus SSO, LDAP and audit logging for enterprises.

## n8n limitations

- Fair-code license is not OSI-approved open source.
- Business tier starts at about €667 per month billed annually and is self-hosted only for now, with a Cloud waitlist.
- The Community Edition lacks projects, SSO, Git version control and log streaming.
- Cloud Starter is capped at 2.5K executions per month and 5 concurrent executions.

## FAQ

**Is Genspark better than n8n?**

It depends on your workflow. Genspark is built for slide decks from a single prompt, research summaries, spreadsheets and documents, repeatable office task automation. n8n is built for Teams that want self-hostable automation with code-level control and AI agent workflows.

**What are the key feature differences between Genspark and n8n?**

Genspark: AI super agent workspace that turns one prompt into slides, docs, sheets and research. n8n: Build and self-host workflow automations and AI agents with visual nodes and custom code.

**Does Genspark or n8n have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Genspark is freemium and n8n is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Genspark or n8n?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.