n8n

Open-source, self-hostable workflow automation with code when you need it.

EstablishedOpen SourceLow lock-in

Pricing

Free tier

Flat rate

Adoption

Stable

License

Open Source

Data freshness

Unverified

Overview

What is n8n?

n8n is a fair-code, self-hostable workflow automation tool combining a visual builder with the ability to drop into code, plus AI/agent nodes.

Key differentiator

Open-source automation that blends visual building with real code.

Capability profile

Capability Radar

Ease of StartEcosystemValueMaturityFlexibilityScale Ready

Honest assessment

Strengths & Weaknesses

↑ Strengths

Open source and self-hostablehigh

Own your automations; no per-task SaaS fees

Code when you need itmedium

Drop into JS for custom logic

AI/agent nodesmedium

Build LLM-powered workflows

↓ Weaknesses

Self-hosting opsmedium

You run and maintain it

Fewer prebuilt apps than Zapierlow

Large but smaller catalog

Fit analysis

Who is it for?

✓ Best for

Self-hosted, code-friendly automation

Own your data and logic

AI-powered workflows

Built-in LLM/agent nodes

Cost structure

Pricing

Free Tier

Available

Self-hosted free; cloud has paid plans

Starts at

$0 self-hosted

Model

Flat rate

Enterprise

Available

Performance benchmarks

How Fast Is It?

Ecosystem

Relationships

Next step

Get Started with n8n

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

View Setup Guide →