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Comparison · Mkt Auto
OpnForm vs n8n
A side-by-side editorial comparison of OpnForm and n8n — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Shared themes:self-hosted
OpnForm vs n8n: at a glance
What is OpnForm?
OpnForm's fourth patch in a week fixes forms and quietly widens self-hosted telemetry.
OpnForm is an open-source form builder with an MCP server for AI assistants. After v2.8.0 cut public-page script requests from 210 to 57 in one test, four patch releases followed: upload limits, integration edits that reported success without saving, guest AI generation and URL filtering, and now v2.8.4's fixes for date-range mention crashes and base64 email bodies. That last release also starts sending the configured hostname in self-hosted telemetry.
What is n8n?
n8n fixes executions being redacted when they used global credentials, on three lines.
n8n released 3.2.0 and 2.48.0 on November 10 with an Opus 5.5 default for the AI builder and a hard stop for agent runs when Gateway credits run out. November 13 brought six more patch tags across 3.2, 2.48, 2.47 and 1.123: executions that used global credentials were wrongly redacted, Redis cluster cache keys split across slots, and agents could not turn off prompt caching for endpoints that reject it.
OpnForm vs n8n: editorial side-by-side
OpnForm
5.0MKT AUTO
OpnForm's fourth patch in a week fixes forms and quietly widens self-hosted telemetry.
◆ Current state
OpnForm is an open-source form builder with an MCP server for AI assistants. After v2.8.0 cut public-page script requests from 210 to 57 in one test, four patch releases followed: upload limits, integration edits that reported success without saving, guest AI generation and URL filtering, and now v2.8.4's fixes for date-range mention crashes and base64 email bodies. That last release also starts sending the configured hostname in self-hosted telemetry.
◆ Where it's heading
The October feature run (custom URLs, self-hosted branding, faster public pages) has given way to a stabilization stretch of weekly patches, each fixing regressions or tightening security. The telemetry change suggests the team wants a clearer view of which self-hosted instances are running which release.
◆ Prediction
Expect patch releases to taper and a v2.9 feature release to follow; the entries do not show whether it extends the MCP layer or the Pro tier.
n8n
6.3MKT AUTO
n8n fixes executions being redacted when they used global credentials, on three lines.
◆ Current state
n8n released 3.2.0 and 2.48.0 on November 10 with an Opus 5.5 default for the AI builder and a hard stop for agent runs when Gateway credits run out. November 13 brought six more patch tags across 3.2, 2.48, 2.47 and 1.123: executions that used global credentials were wrongly redacted, Redis cluster cache keys split across slots, and agents could not turn off prompt caching for endpoints that reject it.
◆ Where it's heading
The project is in a heavy maintenance phase, carrying four release lines at once and backporting each fix to all of them. New capability lands in 3.x while 2.x and 1.x get the same patches, a sign many self-hosters have not moved to 3.
◆ Prediction
More same-day patch tags across all four lines are likely until 3.2 settles; a 3.3 feature release would be the next substantive change.
Alternatives to OpnForm and n8n
Other Mkt Auto products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either OpnForm or n8n.
Postiz
Postiz encrypts channel tokens and lets agents send connect links for new channels.
Gumloop
Gumloop 13.6 gives admins one set of rules for every tool an agent touches.
AcyMailing
AcyMailing 11.1.2 closes holes that let strangers read or unsubscribe any subscriber.
Buttondown
Buttondown lets writers reorder editor blocks without a mouse.
GetResponse
GetResponse now ships a playbook so AI agents can run its email marketing.
Recent activity from OpnForm and n8n
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 1d agon8nn8n 2.47.7 stops redacting executions with global credentials
- 1d agon8nn8n 2.48.4 stops redacting executions with global credentials
- 1d agon8nn8n 3.2.2 patch release
- 1d agon8nn8n 1.123.96 fixes JSON highlighting and bumps the MCP SDK
- 1d agon8nn8n 2.48.3 fixes Redis cluster keys and agent prompt caching
- 1d agon8nn8n 2.47.6 backports 2.48.3 fixes
- 8d agoOpnFormv2.8.4: Form and email fixes
- 10d agoOpnFormv2.8.3: Tighten URL filtering and fix guest AI generation
- 12d agoOpnFormv2.8.2: Fix integration editing and submission regressions
- 15d agoOpnFormv2.8.1: Fix local attachment uploads
- 16d agoOpnFormv2.8.0: Faster public pages and custom SEO on Pro
- 17d agoOpnFormv2.7.0: A better self-hosted experience, PDFs, and integrations
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between OpnForm and n8n?
Both compete on the same themes — self-hosted — within Mkt Auto. n8n is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 5.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is OpnForm better than n8n?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. n8n is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 5.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Mkt Auto products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to OpnForm?
Top OpnForm alternatives in Mkt Auto are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "OpnForm alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/opnform for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to n8n?
Top n8n alternatives in Mkt Auto are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "n8n alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/n8n for the full list with editorial commentary on each.