n8n and Viktor. Choose how the work gets done.
Self-hostable workflow automation with first-class AI agents, loved by technical teams. Compare that with Viktor, an AI employee for shared work in Slack and Microsoft Teams.
Used by 72,000+ teams
You don't open Viktor. You hand him the work.
Slack and Microsoft Teams, in the same thread where the work already gets discussed. No new app for the team to adopt, no context living on one person's laptop.
Get Started for FreeAnyone can tag Viktor. He shares context across the workspace, so what one person teaches him helps the whole team.
Get Started for FreeBrief him once. He uses your tools, builds the report, deck, or app, and brings the finished work back to the thread.
Get Started for FreeViktor and n8n: how the work happens.
Start with the working environment, the people using it, and the responsibility you want to hand over.
Viktor
AI EmployeeSlack and Microsoft Teams, in the channel where the work is already discussed.
The whole team. Anyone can tag Viktor; context belongs to the workspace.
Reads the request, uses connected tools, produces the deliverable, and reports back in the thread.
Shared workspace context. What one person teaches Viktor can help the team.
9,800+ integrations, browser access, code execution, and published pages and apps.
n8n
AutomationSelf-host or cloud, plus Chat Hub and Slack, Telegram and Linear channels. A Chat user role lets non-builders talk to agents without touching workflows.
Builders still design it, but published agents are consumed by everyone.
Reasoning-loop agents with skills, sub-agents and schedules, not just node graphs.
Session memory by default plus episodic memory across sessions (needs an OpenAI credential). Knowledge base takes csv, pdf, markdown and txt; self-hosted needs a Daytona sandbox.
Huge node library plus code, custom JSON-schema tools and external MCP servers.
Two questions decide the whole category.
See where n8n and Viktor fit: where each one works, and how much of the job it takes on.
Viktor vs n8n
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| ViktorAI Employee | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Slack and Microsoft Teams, in the channel where the work is already discussed. | Self-host or cloud, plus Chat Hub and Slack, Telegram and Linear channels. A Chat user role lets non-builders talk to agents without touching workflows. |
| Works for | The whole team. Anyone can tag Viktor; context belongs to the workspace. | Builders still design it, but published agents are consumed by everyone. |
| Who owns the job | Reads the request, uses connected tools, produces the deliverable, and reports back in the thread. | Reasoning-loop agents with skills, sub-agents and schedules, not just node graphs. |
| Memory | Shared workspace context. What one person teaches Viktor can help the team. | Session memory by default plus episodic memory across sessions (needs an OpenAI credential). Knowledge base takes csv, pdf, markdown and txt; self-hosted needs a Daytona sandbox. |
| Tools | 9,800+ integrations, browser access, code execution, and published pages and apps. | Huge node library plus code, custom JSON-schema tools and external MCP servers. |
| Price shape | Shared workspace credits from $100/month, without a subscription for each teammate. | Check n8n's current plans for pricing, included usage, and availability. |
| Best for | Ongoing team work across your connected tools. | You want detailed control over workflow logic, integrations, and deployment. |
Product information: n8n website ↗. Check the provider for current plans and availability.
One employee for your team's work.
1Team-native by default
Brief Viktor in Slack or Microsoft Teams. The request, the work, and the result stay connected to the conversation your team can follow.
2Breadth of the whole stack
Connect 9,800+ tools, use a real browser, and run code. Viktor can bring information together and deliver reports, documents, and apps.
1 teammate
One pool
10 teammates
One pool
3A price that fits a team
Your workspace shares one credit pool, starting at $100/month. Add teammates without adding a per-person subscription.
When to choose Viktor vs n8n
You want to delegate work in Slack or Microsoft Teams.
Your team needs shared context rather than isolated individual conversations.
Your work spans several business tools and needs a finished deliverable.
You prefer a managed employee with a shared workspace credit pool.
You want detailed control over workflow logic, integrations, and deployment.
Self-hostable workflow automation with first-class AI agents, loved by technical teams.
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Self-hostable workflow automation with first-class AI agents, loved by technical teams.
Self-host or cloud, plus Chat Hub and Slack, Telegram and Linear channels. A Chat user role lets non-builders talk to agents without touching workflows. Reasoning-loop agents with skills, sub-agents and schedules, not just node graphs. Viktor takes requests in Slack and Microsoft Teams and works across the team's connected tools.
You want detailed control over workflow logic, integrations, and deployment. Self-hostable workflow automation with first-class AI agents, loved by technical teams.
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Start free. Pay only when you're ready.
Every feature. Every integration. $100 in credits on the house. No credit card, no sales call, no catch. When you need more, it starts $100/month.
Up to $100 in free credits
Every feature, every integration. When you need more, it starts $100/month.
- 9,800+ integrations
- Slack and Teams
- Reports, dashboards, apps
- Code and PR reviews
- SOC 2 compliant