n8n
Open-source, self-hostable workflow automation with code when you need it.
- Status
- Generally available
- Last checked
- Checked · Oct 16, 2026
- License
- Open source
- Pricing
- Free tier · from $0 self-hosted
What it is
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.
Open-source automation that blends visual building with real code.
When it fits — and when it doesn’t
A good fit for
Self-hosted, code-friendly automation
Own your data and logic
AI-powered workflows
Built-in LLM/agent nodes
Known weaknesses
Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.
- 01
Self-hosting ops
You run and maintain it
- 02
Fewer prebuilt apps than Zapier
Large but smaller catalog
What it does well
Open source and self-hostable
Own your automations; no per-task SaaS fees
Code when you need it
Drop into JS for custom logic
AI/agent nodes
Build LLM-powered workflows
Pricing
- Free tier
- YesSelf-hosted free; cloud has paid plans
- Paid from
- $0 self-hosted
- Model
- Flat rate
- Enterprise plan
- Yes
Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.
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Set up n8n
Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.
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