n8n
Workflow automation with AI agent nodes, cloud-hosted or self-hosted
What is n8n?
n8n is a workflow automation platform with built-in AI agent nodes that connect models to your apps, databases and APIs. You build flows visually, drop into code when needed and run them in n8n's cloud or on your own servers. Cloud plans start at €20 a month billed annually and a self-hosted Community Edition is on GitHub.
Pros
- Self-hosting option
- Hundreds of integrations plus custom code
- Flexible AI agent and tool nodes
Cons
- Steeper learning curve than Zapier
- Self-hosted license is fair-code, not OSI open source
- Debugging complex flows takes time
Where n8n ranks
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n8n FAQ
What is n8n?
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n8n is a workflow automation platform with built-in AI agent nodes that connect models to your apps, databases and APIs. You build flows visually, drop into code when needed and run them in n8n's cloud or on your own servers. Cloud plans start at €20 a month billed annually and a self-hosted Community Edition is on GitHub.
How much does n8n cost?
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n8n is free plan. Cloud Starter €20/mo, Pro €50/mo billed annually; self-hosted Community Edition available.
Is n8n free?
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Yes. n8n has a free plan, with paid plans for more usage.
Is n8n an autonomous AI agent?
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We rate n8n as "Autonomous": runs a whole job end to end without supervision.
What are the best n8n alternatives?
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Popular alternatives to n8n are Zapier Agents, Make, Zapier, Gumloop, Cheat Layer.