Head-to-Head Comparison

Sourcegraph Codyvsn8n

Compare Sourcegraph Cody with n8n to determine which tool better fits your AI development workflow.

Sourcegraph Cody

Enterprise Assistant • Intermediate

Context-aware AI coding assistant with enterprise-grade LLM flexibility and code graph integration

Learning Time
2-4 weeks to proficiency
Popularity
72%

Top Advantages:

Multiple LLM support (GPT-4, Claude, Gemini)
Bring-Your-Own-LLM flexibility
Enterprise codegraph integration

n8n

Workflow Automation • Intermediate

Open-source workflow automation platform with AI agent capabilities, supporting complex multi-agent workflows and LLM integrations. Key automation tool taught in vibe coding retreats for AI workflow orchestration.

Learning Time
3-5 hours basic, 25+ hours advanced workflows
Popularity
89%

Top Advantages:

500+ integrations including OpenAI, Hugging Face, vector databases
Execution-based pricing (cost-effective for complex AI workflows)
Multi-agent patterns: chained requests, single agent, multi-agent teams

Head-to-Head Comparison

CriteriaCodyWinnern8n
Popularity72%89%
Learning Curve2-4 weeks to proficiency3-5 hours basic, 25+ hours advanced workflows
Pricing$9/month Pro, $59/user/month EnterpriseFree Community Edition, €20/month Starter, €50/month Pro
CategoryEnterprise AssistantDifferentWorkflow Automation

When to Choose Which Tool

Choose Cody When:

  • You need enterprise assistant capabilities
  • Your team prefers intermediate complexity tools
  • Budget allows for: $9/month Pro, $59/user/month Enterprise

Choose n8n When:

  • You need to orchestrate complex multi-step processes
  • Your team prefers intermediate complexity tools
  • Budget allows for: Free Community Edition, €20/month Starter, €50/month Pro

Bottom Line

n8n has higher industry adoption (89% vs 72%), but Cody might be better for specific enterprise assistant needs.

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