n8n
An open-source workflow automation platform with AI nodes connecting hundreds of apps.
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Our review
n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform with visual orchestration, massive integrations and built-in AI nodes, letting you embed AI into automations — and it's self-hostable.
Complex flows have a learning curve, cloud is usage-billed, and it's technical; but if you want open, self-hostable automation (including AI orchestration), n8n is a strong alternative to Zapier.
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What is n8n?
An open-source workflow automation platform with AI nodes connecting hundreds of apps.
What are the pros and cons of n8n?
Pros: Open-source, self-hostable, Huge integrations, AI nodes, Visual. Cons: Complex flows need learning, Cloud is metered, Technical.
How much does n8n cost?
Open source: Free; Starter: €20/mo; Pro: €50/mo.
Who is n8n for?
Best for Process automation, AI workflows, Data integration, Teams.
What are the alternatives to n8n?
Consider Zapier, Make, Dify.
Pricing
- • Self-hosted
- • Unlimited workflows
- • Cloud hosting
- • Base quota
- • More executions
- • Team