n8n

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About

n8n is an automation platform that connects your apps together through a visual workflow editor. Open source and self-hostable, it stands out with AI nodes that let you build intelligent agents connected to more than 500 services, without the pricing limits of proprietary alternatives.

Key features

  • Visual drag-and-drop workflow editor
  • More than 500 native integrations plus custom HTTP requests
  • AI nodes for building agents and chaining language models, with MCP protocol support
  • Free self-hosting with available source code
  • JavaScript or Python code for advanced use cases

Use cases

Sync a CRM with spreadsheets and emailsBuild an AI agent that automatically handles customer requestsAutomate monitoring and social media publishingOrchestrate data pipelines across multiple services

How to use it

Choose between n8n cloud (free trial) and free self-hosting via Docker or npm. Build your workflows by linking nodes on a visual canvas: a trigger (webhook, schedule, incoming email) followed by actions in your apps. AI nodes let you integrate language models and create autonomous agents.

Pricing

Community

  • Free when self-hosted
  • Unlimited workflows and executions
  • Source code available

Starter (Cloud)

  • Around €24 per month
  • 2,500 workflow executions per month
  • Managed hosting, no maintenance

Pro (Cloud)

  • Around €60 per month
  • 10,000 executions per month
  • Concurrent executions and expanded team roles

Prices are indicative and may change — check the official site for up-to-date pricing.

Frequently asked questions

Is n8n really free?

Yes, the self-hosted version is free with no limit on workflows: all you need is a server to install it on. The paid cloud offering removes any technical maintenance.

Do you need to know how to code to use it?

Not for everyday automations, where the visual editor is enough. That said, JavaScript knowledge unlocks extra possibilities for complex scenarios.

How does it compare to Zapier or Make?

n8n charges per workflow execution rather than per operation, which makes it far more economical at high volume. Self-hosting also guarantees full control over your data.

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