An autonomous AI agent platform: you give an agent a goal in plain English and it plans, uses real tools, and delivers the finished work.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. Actus has a free plan to get started, with paid plans that add higher limits and advanced features like scheduled automations and team workspaces.

Can agents run automatically on a schedule?

Yes — agents can run hourly, daily, or on a custom cadence, so routine work happens automatically without you starting it each time.

How is Actus different from a chatbot?

A chatbot replies with text. An Actus agent takes action: it uses real tools to research, write, build, and send, then returns a finished deliverable instead of just advice.

Do I need to know how to code?

No. You describe your goal in plain English and the agent plans and executes the steps. Agents can write and run code when a task needs it, but you never have to.

Do I stay in control of what an agent does?

Yes. Irreversible actions require your approval, every run has budget and step limits, and each step is logged so you can see exactly what happened.

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Actus Agent vs n8n: Choosing Between Agentic Workflows and Visual Automation

Actus · September 29, 2026

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Actus Agent vs n8n: Choosing Between Agentic Workflows and Visual Automation

Businesses building automation often compare Actus Agent with visual workflow platforms such as n8n. The two tools solve different kinds of problems. Understanding the distinction helps avoid building the wrong system.

What n8n does well

N8n is a visual automation platform built around triggers, nodes, and deterministic flows. It connects APIs, moves data between services, and runs scheduled tasks. It is powerful when the logic is clear and the inputs are predictable. A developer can build flows that watch a folder, transform a file, call an API, and write a result.

Where Actus Agent adds value

Actus is built for judgment-heavy work that cannot be reduced to fixed conditions. An agent can read an unstructured inquiry, classify the request, identify missing context, decide what research to perform, and draft a context-aware message. It works when the path cannot be predetermined.

A practical combined pattern

N8n handles deterministic state: when a webhook arrives, write the record, set the owner, and trigger a notification. Actus interprets the content: read the message, classify the service request, extract the location, identify urgency, research the business, and prepare the next reply. Together they can build complete workflows.

Tradeoffs

N8n requires more technical setup but offers precise control and transparency. Actus requires clear instructions but handles ambiguous inputs without rigid branching. N8n is ideal for fixed API integrations. Actus is useful when context varies and someone needs to understand before acting.

How to choose

If the work begins with clean inputs and follows a repeatable sequence, start with n8n. If it begins with paragraphs, research needs, or varied customer language, consider Actus. If both types are present, design a system that uses each for its strengths.

Conclusion

Actus is not a replacement for deterministic automation. It is a complement for work that requires interpretation. Learn more at https://actusagent.cc.