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n8n

Rating: 4.4
User Satisfaction: 85%
n8n is a tool that lets you automate workflows by connecting apps and APIs (for teams, devs and ops) so you can save time, reduce manual work and build integrations faster.

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Overview

n8n is a workflow automation and integration platform that gives you a node-based visual builder (drag-and-drop) plus the ability to write custom code when needed. It supports self-hosting or using their managed cloud. 

If you have tasks that involve connecting multiple apps/APIs, automating data flows, or building “mini-agents” (especially when you want more control than typical no-code tools), n8n is valuable. It gives you full control of data and infrastructure (if you self-host), unlimited users & workflows, and pricing based on executions rather than seats. 

You design workflows by chaining nodes (triggers, app connectors, logic, API calls, etc). You can use ready-made integrations (500+). You can self-host the platform (via Docker/Node) or use n8n Cloud (hosted). Their licensing is “fair-code” (source visible, deployable, but not fully open source in the OSS sense).

Details

Tool Launch / Founded Date

2019-01-01 approx

Best for

Technical teams (developers, ops) who want more control over automation Small to mid size companies wanting to self-host for data privacy Teams integrating custom APIs or building multi-step logic beyond simple triggers Companies looking to scale automation with predictable pricing

Access Type

Self-hosted: free to deploy (you manage infra) Hosted cloud: subscription (usage-based)

Licensing Model

The source code is visible. License: “Sustainable Use License (SUL)” – a fair-code style license, not a full OSI-approved open source license. If self-hosting, you generally have rights to run and modify internally; check for any restrictions if you plan commercial embedding/reselling.

Feature

  • Visual node-based workflow builder with drag-and-drop + code support (JavaScript/Python)
  • 500+ integrations to apps, webhooks, APIs; all workflows unlimited users & workflows (in cloud tiers) 
  • Self-hosting option: deploy on your own server, giving you full data control and customization. 
  • Pricing model based on workflow executions (not number of tasks/modules) — offers predictability and simpler scaling.
  • Ability to build more advanced workflows (multi-step logic, loops, conditionals) and integrate AI.

Pricing Tables

Starter
$20 /mo, billed annually

2.5k workflow executions with unlimited steps

  • 1 shared project
  • 5 concurrent executions
  • Unlimited users
  • 50 AI Workflow Builder credits
  • Forum support
Pro
$50 /mo, billed annually

10k workflow executions with unlimited steps

  • 3 shared projects
  • 20 concurrent executions
  • 7 days of insights
  • 150 AI Workflow Builder credits
  • Admin roles
  • Global variables
  • Workflow history
  • Execution search
Business
$667 /mo, billed annually

40k workflow executions with unlimited steps

  • 6 shared projects
  • SSO, SAML and LDAP
  • 30 days of insights
  • AI Workflow Builder coming soon
  • Different environments
  • Scaling options
  • Version control using Git
  • Forum support

Analytics

Traffic Analysis

Domain Rating
86
Organic Traffic
1387271
Majority Users
United States

Visits Over Time

No visit data found.

Traffic Sources

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Last Update Date: 2025-11-22

FAQ

Can I use the workflows commercially / integrate this into production?
Yes — you can self-host n8n in production and use it for commercial workflows. If using the hosted cloud version, you’ll need to ensure you’re on an appropriate tier for production usage.
How many workflows or tasks can I run each month?
It depends on your plan. For example, the Starter plan gives ~2,500 executions/month. If you exceed that you’ll need a higher tier or contact sales.
Can I edit/customize what the workflows do (logic, code, etc)?
Yes — you have a visual builder plus ability to write custom code (JavaScript/TypeScript) or integrate via HTTP/API. Self-host gives full control.
What integrations does it support?
Over 500 integrations (apps, APIs, webhooks) are available in the ecosystem.
Does the company train on my data or use my workflows to train models?
If you self-host, you control the infrastructure and data. If on the cloud version, you’ll want to check their privacy/data-handling policy.
What support do I get?
For the cloud version you’ll get managed infrastructure and updates; for self-host you’re responsible for ops. Enterprise tiers likely include SLA, extended insights and support features.
What do I get if I upgrade to a top plan (Business/Enterprise) that I don’t get in Starter?
Higher executions allowance, self-hosting option (Business), enterprise features like SSO/SAML/LDAP, version control, audit/insights, external secret store, log streaming, longer data retention, and priority support.

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