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n8n

An open-source workflow automation platform with AI nodes connecting hundreds of apps.

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Screenshot of the official n8n website
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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.

Pros

Open-source, self-hostable
Huge integrations
AI nodes
Visual

Cons

Complex flows need learning
Cloud is metered
Technical

Key features

Visual workflowsAI nodes400+ integrationsSelf-hosting

Best for

Process automationAI workflowsData integrationTeams

Who it's not for

只需要单步、简单触发的自动化
没有技术同学维护流程的团队

Limits to plan for

  • 复杂流程需要学习节点与表达式
  • 云端按执行次数计费
  • 自托管需自行维护数据库与升级

FAQ

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.

Visit site ↗GitHub repository ↗

Pricing

Open sourceFree
  • • Self-hosted
  • • Unlimited workflows
Starter€20/mo
per month
  • • Cloud hosting
  • • Base quota
Pro€50/mo
per month
  • • More executions
  • • Team
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Rating

4.6/ 5
Our editorial score