n8n

Fair-code & Node.js based. You can write JavaScript functions directly in the nodes. It bridges the gap between Zapier and writing code.

GrowingOpen SourceLow lock-in

Pricing

Free tier

Hybrid

Adoption

Stable

License

Open Source

Data freshness

Overview

What is n8n?

Workflow automation for technical people

Key differentiator

Fair-code & Node.js based. You can write JavaScript functions directly in the nodes. It bridges the gap between Zapier and writing code.

Capability profile

Strength Radar

Technical users …Self-hosting aut…Complex branchin…

Honest assessment

Strengths & Weaknesses

↑ Strengths

Technical users who want JavaScript in their low-code

Catalog data

Self-hosting automation to keep data private

Catalog data

Complex branching logic

Catalog data

↓ Weaknesses

Non-technical marketing teams (Zapier is easier)

Catalog data

Simple linear integrations

Catalog data

Fit analysis

Who is it for?

✓ Best for

Technical users who want JavaScript in their low-code

Recommended use case

Self-hosting automation to keep data private

Recommended use case

Complex branching logic

Recommended use case

✕ Not a fit for

Non-technical marketing teams (Zapier is easier)

Not recommended

Simple linear integrations

Not recommended

Cost structure

Pricing

Free Tier

Available

Free (Self-hosted)

Starts at

€20/mo (Cloud Starter)

Model

Hybrid

Enterprise

Available

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Performance benchmarks

How Fast Is It?

Ecosystem

Relationships

Alternatives

Next step

Get Started with n8n

Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.

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