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n8n

Open-source workflow automation with AI agents

4.5
1650 reviews 91% would recommend
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What is n8n?

n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform with powerful AI agent capabilities. Self-host for complete control and privacy, or use the cloud service for convenience.

Key Features

  • Open Source: Self-host for free
  • AI Agents: Build autonomous AI workflows
  • 400+ Integrations: Popular apps and APIs
  • Code When Needed: JavaScript/Python nodes
  • Data Privacy: Your data stays yours
  • Webhooks: Trigger automations from anywhere
  • Community: Active open-source community

Best For

Developers, technical teams, and privacy-conscious organizations wanting powerful automation with self-hosting options.

Top Features

  • Open-source and self-hostable
  • Visual workflow editor
  • 400+ app integrations
  • AI node integrations
  • Code nodes (JavaScript/Python)
  • Git-based version control
  • Unlimited workflows (all plans)
  • Fair-code license for flexibility

User Ratings

Ease of Use
4.2
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.7

Pros

  • Free self-hosted option
  • Open-source and extensible
  • Unlimited workflows on all plans
  • Full control when self-hosted
  • Growing fast ($2.3B valuation)
  • Great for developers

Cons

  • Steeper learning curve
  • Self-hosting requires technical knowledge
  • Cloud plans have execution limits
  • Fewer integrations than competitors

Best For

Developers, technical teams, and privacy-conscious organizations wanting powerful automation with self-hosting options.

Features

Automation

  • Visual Workflow Editor
  • 400+ Integrations
  • Webhooks
  • Scheduled Triggers
  • Error Handling

Developer Features

  • Self-Hosting Option
  • Code Nodes (JS/Python)
  • Git Version Control
  • Custom API Nodes

Pricing

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Community (Self-hosted)

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Free forever, self-hosted

  • Unlimited workflows
  • Unlimited executions
  • All integrations
  • AI nodes
  • You manage infrastructure
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Starter (Cloud)

$24 month

Cloud hosted

  • 2,500 executions/month
  • Unlimited workflows
  • 5 active workflows
  • Basic support
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Pro (Cloud)

$50 month

For professionals

  • 10,000 executions/month
  • Environment variables
  • Webhook auth
  • Priority support
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Enterprise

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For organizations

  • Unlimited executions
  • SSO/LDAP
  • Advanced security
  • Dedicated support
  • SLA
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User Reviews

DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineer • Technology
51-200 employees
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"Best self-hosted automation tool"

n8n is fantastic for teams who want full control. We self-host it and have unlimited executions. The code nodes let us do things impossible in Zapier or Make. Great for developers.

Pros

Open-source, self-hostable, developer-friendly

Cons

Learning curve, requires technical knowledge

Frequently Asked Questions

Is n8n really free?

Yes, n8n Community Edition is free forever when self-hosted. You get unlimited workflows and executions. Cloud plans start at $24/month with execution limits. The fair-code license allows free use for most purposes.

Product Details

Vendor n8n
Founded 2019
Headquarters Berlin, Germany
Company Size 51-200 employees
Deployment Cloud (SaaS)
Mobile Apps No
Free Tier Yes
API Yes

Support Options

Email Support Community Forum Discord Documentation

Training

Documentation Video Tutorials Community Resources

Integrations

400+ apps including Slack, Google, GitHub, OpenAI, and custom APIs

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