n8n vs Replit
How n8n and Replit compare on real-world demand, licensing, adoption and positioning — straight from the Agent Reality Index.
| Dimension | n8n | Replit |
|---|---|---|
| Agent Reality Index | 78.2 / 100 (#2) | 81.8 / 100 (#1) |
| Monthly search demand | ~150k/mo | ~246k/mo |
| Licensing | Open-source | Proprietary / closed-source |
| Developer adoption | 203k★ on GitHub | No public repo |
| Positioning | Workflow / automation · Visual canvas | App / agent generation · Prompt / describe |
The verdict
n8n and Replit are neck-and-neck on the Agent Reality Index (78.2 vs 81.8). The gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to fit rather than popularity: n8n is open-source, while Replit is proprietary. Use the positioning row above to choose by how you actually want to work.
Figures auto-generated from the Agent Reality Index and refreshed monthly. How the index is built →