RapidForge is a comprehensive development platform that differs from n8n.io by offering a broader set of capabilities beyond just workflow automation. While n8n.io specializes in connecting various services through visual workflows and API integrations, RapidForge provides a complete solution for building custom applications, web interfaces, and automation workflows, all packaged in a single, self-hosted binary with no external dependencies. Its air-gap compatibility and use of Bash/Lua scripts for business logic make it particularly suitable for organizations needing to develop internal tools in secure or isolated environments, whereas n8n.io is better suited for teams primarily focused on automating tasks between different online services through its extensive library of pre-built integrations.