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n8n

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Audience (2/3)

Deployment (4/4)

Getting started (2/3)

Pros & cons (2/2)

Resources (3/3)

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Metricn8nWorkflow Automation PlatformDifference
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Developern8n GmbH—
SubcategoryWorkflow Automation Platform—
Version2.35.7—
Rating0.0 / 5 (301 reviews)—
Price€20,00—
Overview
SummaryA fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities that combines a visual, node-based editor with the ability to write custom code, supporting both self-hosted and cloud deployment with 400+ integrations.—
Requirements
Operating system
Cross-platform (self-hosted via Docker/npm on LinuxmacOSor accessed via n8n Cloud)Windows
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Devices
Web browser (desktop)
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Programming languages
JavaScriptPythonTypeScript
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Pricing
Licensefreemium—
License detailsSustainable Use License 1.0 (fair-code, source-available) for core code, with an additional n8n Enterprise License covering enterprise-only (.ee.) features—
Availabilityavailable—
Pricing plans
  • Starter — €20,00
  • Pro — €50,00
  • Business — €667,00
  • Enterprise
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Features
Key features
  • Visual, node-based workflow editor
  • 400+ pre-built app integrations
  • Native AI Agent nodes for building AI-powered workflows
  • Custom code nodes (JavaScript and Python) for advanced logic
  • Self-hosting option alongside n8n Cloud
  • Webhook triggers and scheduled workflow execution
  • Community and custom node support
  • Public REST API for programmatic workflow management
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Use cases
  • Business process automation between SaaS tools
  • AI agent orchestration and automation
  • Data synchronization between apps and databases
  • Custom API integration pipelines for technical teams
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Audience
Target audienceTechnical teams, developers, solo builders, and small-to-midsize companies (under 100 employees), scaling up to enterprises with compliance and governance needs—
Integration complexitymoderate—
Deployment
DeploymentCloud (hosted by n8n) or self-hosted—
API integration✓—
Open source✓—
Self-hosting✓—
Getting started
Installdocs.n8n.io/hosting—
Documentationdocs.n8n.io—
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Intuitive visual editor that simplifies complex workflow automation
  • Extensive library of 400+ integrations
  • High flexibility with support for custom JavaScript/Python code
  • Self-hosting option gives control over data, infrastructure, and cost
  • Cost-effective open-source/free-tier alternative to competing platforms
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Cons
  • Steep learning curve for complex workflows requiring API/JavaScript knowledge
  • Debugging failures across many nodes can be time-consuming with technical error messages
  • Performance issues such as RAM exhaustion reported when running multiple large workflows
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Resources
Websiten8n.io—
Source codegithub.com/n8n-io/n8n—
GitHubgithub.com/n8n-io/n8n—