Not a backend.
An AI orchestration platform.
Workflow engines chain steps. Bot platforms host chatbots. Aerostack does both — with MCP tools, auth gates, human handoffs, and 8 native edge primitives. No stitching required.
Pick a comparison
Dive deep into how Aerostack compares to the platforms you already know.
Aerostack vs
n8n
n8n is a powerful visual workflow builder with 400+ integrations. But it has no MCP, no bots, no edge, and no AI-native nodes.
Aerostack vs
Dify
Dify is the closest open-source AI app builder with workflows + RAG. But no MCP, no bots, no edge deployment, no marketplace.
Aerostack vs
Botpress
Botpress is the best AI chatbot builder with multi-channel support. But it runs in containers, not at edge, and has no MCP or workflow delegation.
Aerostack vs
Zapier
Zapier connects apps with linear chains. No branching, no AI, no identity verification, no human approval. Different generation entirely.
What no other platform provides.
Not checkboxes — the reason Aerostack exists.
AI Workflow Engine
14 node types. LLM calls, MCP tools, auth gates, human handoffs, bot delegation — all in one visual workflow.
MCP-Native
Compose multiple MCP servers, Skills, and Functions into one Workspace URL that any AI agent can discover and call.
Auth Gate + Handoff
Verify user identity via OTP mid-workflow. Pause for human approval. Resume on decision. Built into the engine.
Multi-Channel Bots
Hosted AI bots for Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp, and Slack — with full access to workspace MCP tools and workflows.
Agent Endpoints
REST endpoints powered by LLM reasoning. Deploy AI agents as APIs with streaming SSE and structured output.
8/8 Edge Primitives
Cache, Queue, Vector Search, AI, SQL, Storage, Durable State, and Hyperdrive — all native bindings, zero external services.
Quick feature matrix
Honest comparisons. These are excellent tools in their own right — this shows where Aerostack goes further.
| Feature | Aerostack | n8n | Dify | Botpress | Zapier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI & Orchestration | |||||
| Workflow Engine | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | partial |
| Native LLM Nodes | ✓ | partial | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| MCP Tool Integration | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| RAG / Vector Search | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auth Gate (Identity) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Human Handoff | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bot-to-Bot Delegation | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Platform | |||||
| Multi-Channel Bots | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Agent Endpoints | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Edge-Hosted (<50ms) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 8/8 Native Primitives | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Developer Experience | |||||
| Visual Workflow Builder | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Language SDK | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Self-Hostable | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Open Source | partial | ✓ | ✓ | partial | ✗ |
Coming from Firebase or Supabase?
Firebase and Supabase are excellent backend-as-a-service platforms. If you need a traditional BaaS with auth, database, and storage — they're great choices.
Aerostack is different. We're an AI agent orchestration platform built for teams who need workflow engines, MCP tools, intelligent bots, and agent endpoints — all running on the edge. If your product needs AI at its core, not bolted on, Aerostack is built for you.
Try Aerostack Free →The best comparison is trying it yourself.
Related features
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best n8n alternative for AI workflows?
Aerostack is an AI-native alternative to n8n with built-in LLM nodes, MCP tool integration, identity verification, and human approval handoffs — features n8n lacks natively.
How does Aerostack compare to Zapier?
Zapier is a linear automation tool. Aerostack orchestrates AI agents with decision-making, tool calls, and approval workflows — handling complexity Zapier cannot.
Is Aerostack cheaper than n8n Cloud?
Aerostack free tier includes AI-native features n8n Cloud charges for. Paid plans start lower than n8n pro tier.
Can I migrate from n8n to Aerostack?
Yes. Aerostack supports importing n8n-compatible workflow structures. The Aerostack team offers migration assistance on enterprise plans.
Does Aerostack support self-hosting like n8n?
Aerostack runs on Cloudflare edge network. Your private MCPs and data can be proxied through Aerostack from your own infrastructure.