n8n

★★★★☆4.5 / 5 editorial Freemium Free to self-host. n8n Cloud plans are priced by workflow executions for teams that want managed hosting — check the official site for current pricing.

Node-based workflow automation with AI, self-hosting and hundreds of apps

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What is n8n?

n8n is the workflow-automation platform technical teams choose when Zapier-style tools feel too limited. Its node-based canvas connects hundreds of apps and APIs, and because workflows can include code, branching logic and self-hosted deployment, it handles serious back-office automation. AI is now woven through it, with nodes and templates for agents, RAG pipelines and LLM-powered steps.

The fair-code source is free to self-host, which makes n8n popular with startups and privacy-conscious companies, while n8n Cloud suits teams that would rather not run servers. The trade-off is complexity: building robust workflows takes more technical confidence than consumer automation tools, and self-hosting means owning updates, security and uptime yourself. Cloud plans are priced by workflow executions.

Key Features

Visual node-based workflow builder
Hundreds of app and API integrations
AI agent, RAG and LLM workflow nodes
Self-host free or use n8n Cloud
Code nodes for custom logic in JavaScript or Python

Pros

Far more flexible than consumer automation tools
Self-hosting keeps data and costs under your control
Strong AI workflow templates and community

Cons

Steeper learning curve than Zapier-style tools
Self-hosting means owning updates and uptime
Complex workflows need technical confidence to debug

Pricing

Model: Freemium
Free to self-host. n8n Cloud plans are priced by workflow executions for teams that want managed hosting — check the official site for current pricing.

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