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Run Pilots vs n8n
n8n is self-hosted workflow plumbing. Run Pilots is a hosted agent with managed logins, sessions and approvals.
| Capability | Run Pilots | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Hosted, no infrastructure to run | ✓ | — |
| Self-hostable | — | ✓ |
| Persistent logged-in browser sessions | ✓ | ~ |
| Live viewing and replay | ✓ | — |
| MCP tool catalog | ✓ | ~ |
Competitor facts verified 2026-10. Plans and prices change — check the vendor page before deciding.
Verdict
Choose n8n if you want to own the stack. Choose Run Pilots when the bottleneck is logins, sessions and human-in-the-loop.
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