Is OpenAI’s Agent Builder an n8n Killer?
Last Updated on October 11, 2025 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Hamza Boulahia
Originally published on Towards AI.
Is OpenAI’s Agent Builder an n8n Killer?
If you’re familiar with the AI landscape, you know the feeling when every few weeks a new tool drops that promises to change everything. This time, the newly introduced object is OpenAI’s AgentKit, a well-designed and powerful-looking platform for building AI agents.

The article delves into OpenAI’s AgentKit and its implications for established workflow automation tools like n8n, suggesting that while AgentKit boasts impressive features and a sleek design, it operates within a restrictive environment, limiting integration with other AI models and tools; in contrast, n8n offers unparalleled flexibility and control, making it a preferred choice for developers looking for robust automation capabilities.
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