Comparison

Qronograf vs n8n

n8n is powerful for teams who want to self-host. Qronograf offers managed infrastructure with edge processing for teams who want speed without ops.

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n8n
Self-Hosted
Full control, you manage infrastructure
Qronograf
Fully Managed
Zero ops, global edge processing

Feature Comparison

Feature Qronograf n8n
Hosting Fully managed (edge) Self-hosted or cloud
Event Latency Sub-50ms (real-time) ✓ Depends on polling/webhooks setup
Infrastructure Zero maintenance ✓ You manage (if self-hosted)
Open Source Closed source (for now) Fair-code license ✓
Customization Full SDK, any language Custom nodes in JS/TS
Scaling Automatic, global ✓ Manual (depends on infra)
Pricing Event-based SaaS Free self-hosted, cloud plans ✓

Why choose managed over self-hosted

Zero Ops Required

n8n self-hosting means managing servers, updates, and scaling. Qronograf is fully managed—we handle infrastructure so you can focus on workflows.

True Real-Time

n8n can receive webhooks, but processing happens on your infrastructure. Qronograf processes at the edge for consistent sub-50ms latency globally.

Global by Default

n8n runs where you deploy it. Qronograf runs at 300+ edge locations automatically. Better latency for global applications.

Enterprise Without the Headache

n8n Enterprise requires significant DevOps investment. Qronograf provides enterprise features (SSO, audit logs, SLAs) out of the box.

Choose n8n if...

  • • You want to self-host for data sovereignty
  • • You have DevOps capacity to manage infrastructure
  • • You value open-source principles
  • • You need the free self-hosted option

Choose Qronograf if...

  • ✓ You want zero infrastructure to manage
  • ✓ Real-time, sub-50ms events are critical
  • ✓ You need global edge processing
  • ✓ You want enterprise features without DevOps

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