# Truquence: what it does, who it is for and alternatives > Truquence: Open-source command-line check for automations: give it an exported n8n run and what each node should have produced, and it answers PASS, FAIL… Source: https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/truquence · Updated 2026-10-20 · Free from Stepthrough (https://learn.ynteractive.com) Updated October 20, 2026 · By [Robert Breen](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/about) Open-source command-line check for automations: give it an exported n8n run and what each node should have produced, and it answers PASS, FAIL or UNKNOWN, offline. Catches runs that say success but output the wrong data. Nothing is installed in your n8n. [Automation & workflows](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/automation-workflows) · Free · Free lesson Official site: [github.com](https://github.com/cplj/truquence-public) ## Learn Truquence free on Stepthrough - Free lesson: [Truquence: Catch an n8n Run That Says Success but Gets It Wrong](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/truquence-n8n-workflow-success-but-wrong-output) (11 min) ## Alternatives to Truquence Other AI automation tools in the directory. - [**n8n**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/n8n) Free trial A visual workflow builder that connects your apps and adds AI agents to the steps in between. Runs in the cloud or free on your own server. - [**Make**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/make) Free plan Build automations on a visual canvas that move data between apps, with filters, routers and AI steps. Generous free plan for small teams. - [**Run Solo Studio**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/run-solo-studio) Paid Solo Operator Stack is a Notion workspace for freelancers and solo consultants plus six import-ready n8n workflows, such as a daily overdue-invoice reminder and a Sunday digest email. $79 one time; the automations need n8n. - [**Guardian**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/guardian) Free plan Approval and audit layer for n8n workflows and AI agents: each action is checked against your policy first, and is allowed, held for a person to approve, or denied, with a tamper-evident record. Free to start, no credit card. - [**Zapier**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/zapier) Free plan The best-known no-code automation tool, linking thousands of apps with triggers and actions. Add AI steps, tables and forms to finish whole processes. - [**Microsoft Power Automate**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/microsoft-power-automate) Free trial Automate approvals, file handling and data entry across Microsoft 365 and other apps. Includes desktop automation for older software. [All 26 AI automation tools](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/automation-workflows) ## Frequently asked questions **What is Truquence?** Open-source command-line check for automations: give it an exported n8n run and what each node should have produced, and it answers PASS, FAIL or UNKNOWN, offline. Catches runs that say success but output the wrong data. Nothing is installed in your n8n. **Is Truquence free?** Yes, Truquence is free to use. Plans change often, so check the official pricing page before you commit. **What are some alternatives to Truquence?** Other AI automation tools include n8n, Make, Run Solo Studio, Guardian and Zapier. ## “Listed on Stepthrough” badge Add this badge to the Truquence website, press page or docs. It links to this page, so your visitors can see the listing. Copy the HTML ```text Listed on Stepthrough ``` Spotted something out of date? Email [rbreen@ynteractive.com](mailto:rbreen@ynteractive.com). Listings are free; [submit your AI tool](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/submit). [The full AI tools directory](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools) · [Automation & workflows](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/automation-workflows) · [Tool comparisons](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare)