n8n
Fair-code workflow automation tool you can self-host or run in the cloud, with code nodes and AI agents.
Overview
n8n is a workflow automation tool with a node-based visual editor that can be self-hosted under its fair-code Sustainable Use License or run on n8n Cloud. It sits between no-code tools and custom scripts: workflows are built by connecting nodes, but users can drop JavaScript or Python into any step, call arbitrary HTTP APIs, and build AI agents with LangChain-based nodes that connect to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and local models. It has more than 400 native integrations and a large community template library.
Developers, IT teams and AI-focused startups are the core audience, particularly those that need to keep data on their own infrastructure. The self-hosted Community Edition is free with no execution limits but requires running and updating a server, usually via Docker. n8n Cloud pricing is per workflow execution rather than per step, which is much cheaper than Zapier or Make for long workflows: Starter costs approximately $24 per month billed monthly (about $20 annually) for 2,500 executions, and Pro approximately $60 per month for 10,000. Enterprise adds SSO, Git-based environments, audit logs and self-hosted enterprise support at custom pricing.
Key features
AI
- AI assistant
- AI agents
Collaboration
- Roles & permissions
Automation
- Workflow automation
- API access
- Webhooks
Getting started
- Templates
Security
- SSO / SAML
- GDPR compliance tools
- Audit logs
Development
- Git integration
- Self-hosting option
- Integrations
- GitHub, Gmail, Google Workspace, HubSpot, Notion, OpenAI, Salesforce, Shopify, Slack, Stripe
- Platforms
- Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, API, CLI
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Free, self-hostable Community Edition with no execution limits
- Execution-based cloud pricing is cheap for long, multi-step workflows
- JavaScript and Python code nodes plus HTTP requests cover anything without a native node
- Strong AI agent tooling with LangChain-based nodes and model choice
- Active community and large template library
Limitations
- Self-hosting means maintaining updates, backups and scaling yourself
- Less polished for non-technical users than Zapier or Make
- Fewer native integrations than Zapier, so community nodes or HTTP calls are often needed
- Sustainable Use License restricts reselling n8n as a hosted service
Pricing
Freemium. Self-hosted Community Edition is free; n8n Cloud has no free tier and starts at approximately $24 per month billed monthly ($20 annually) for 2,500 executions, with Pro at approximately $60 per month for 10,000. Enterprise is custom.
Community Edition
Free
Self-hosted edition under the Sustainable Use License.
- Unlimited workflows and executions
- Core integrations and AI nodes
- No hosting, support or enterprise features included
Starter
Popular$24/mo
Entry cloud plan hosted and managed by n8n.
- Approximately 2,500 executions per month
- Unlimited steps per workflow
- Community forum support
- Approximately $20 per month if billed annually
Pro
$60/mo
Cloud plan for teams with higher volume and admin controls.
- Approximately 10,000 executions per month
- Projects and admin roles
- Global variables and execution search
- Approximately $50 per month if billed annually
Enterprise
Custom
Self-hosted or cloud with security and governance features.
- SSO (SAML and LDAP)
- Git-based environments
- Audit logs and log streaming
- Dedicated support
Prices are listed in USD and can change. Confirm current pricing on the vendor’s pricing page.
Best for
A good fit if you are
- Developers and IT teams that want automation on their own infrastructure
- Startups building AI agents and LLM pipelines
- Teams with high execution volumes and tight budgets
Not ideal if you
- Non-technical users with no one to maintain a server
- Organizations that need Zapier's breadth of pre-built app connectors
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