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n8n

Open-source workflow automation

Pricing

Free - $456+

Self-hosted is free, cloud starts at $20

Integrations

900+

Growing community-contributed nodes

Best For

Developers

Full control and customization

What is n8n?

n8n is a free, open-source workflow automation tool that can be self-hosted or used on their cloud. Built for developers and enterprises that want full control over their automation infrastructure.

✓ Best For

  • ✓ Developers and technical users
  • ✓ Enterprise & large-scale automation
  • ✓ Self-hosted, on-premise deployments
  • ✓ Organizations that want unlimited executions
  • ✓ Custom integrations via JavaScript

✗ Not Ideal For

  • ✗ Non-technical business users
  • ✗ Quick setup and minimal learning curve
  • ✗ Organizations avoiding infrastructure management
  • ✗ Smaller teams without technical support

Key Advantages

🚀 No Execution Limits

Self-hosted n8n has zero limits. Run as many workflows as your infrastructure supports.

🔓 Full Transparency

Open-source means you can audit, customize, and extend every part of the platform.

💾 Data Privacy

Keep your data on your servers. No reliance on third-party cloud providers.

🛠️ Customizable

Build custom nodes, HTTP calls, and integrations with JavaScript/Node.js.

💰 Cost Effective

Self-hosted version is completely free. No per-execution or usage-based pricing.

🔧 Developer Tools

CLI, API access, and WebSocket connections for advanced automations.

Deployment Options

Self-Hosted (Free)

  • ✓ Zero cost
  • ✓ Full control
  • ✓ No limits
  • ✓ Docker, Kubernetes ready

Best for: Enterprise, developers

Cloud Hosted ($20-$1000+)

  • ✓ Managed platform
  • ✓ No infrastructure work
  • ✓ Tiered execution limits
  • ✓ Cloud backups included

Best for: Growing teams

Common Use Cases

ETL & Data Pipeline

Extract data from multiple sources, transform with JavaScript, load into data warehouse.

Microservices Orchestration

Coordinate between internal services and third-party APIs. Handle webhooks and async events.

Large-Scale Batch Processing

Process thousands of records without worrying about execution limits or costs.

How n8n Compares

Factor n8n Zapier Make.com
Self-Hosted Yes No No
Execution Limits Unlimited* Task-based Execution-based
Ease of Use Advanced Easy Moderate
Open Source Yes No No

Getting Started with n8n