n8n
Flexible AI workflow automation platform for technical teams. Build with code or drag-n-drop, self-host or use cloud.
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Introduction
n8n is a powerful workflow automation platform designed for technical teams who need flexibility and control over their automation processes. It uniquely combines the ease of visual, drag-and-drop workflow building with the power of custom code integration, making it suitable for everything from simple automations to complex, multi-step AI agents.
Key features of n8n include:
* **Hybrid Visual & Code Editor:** Build workflows visually with a node-based interface or integrate custom JavaScript/Python code for advanced logic
* **500+ Integrations:** Connect to popular services like Google Sheets, Slack, MySQL, Postgres, Notion, Gmail, HubSpot, Salesforce, and many more
* **AI-Native Platform:** Native LangChain integration, support for building AI agents, and ability to self-host AI models for data privacy
* **Self-Hosting Option:** Complete control over your data with Docker-based self-hosting, or use the managed cloud service
* **Execution-Based Pricing:** Pay per workflow execution rather than per task, making it cost-effective for complex automations
* **Developer-Friendly:** Git version control, extensive API support, custom node creation, and npm/Python library integration
* **Enterprise-Ready:** SSO SAML/LDAP, encrypted credentials, audit logs, scaling options, and dedicated support
What sets n8n apart is its "fair-code" license that provides source code access and the ability to self-host unlimited workflows for free. The platform is particularly powerful for complex scenarios involving data transformation, API integrations, multi-step AI workflows, and situations requiring strict data governance.
With over 115,000 GitHub stars and a strong community, n8n bridges the gap between simple no-code tools and expensive enterprise automation platforms, offering enterprise-level capabilities at an accessible price point.
Use Cases
- 1IT Operations: User onboarding/offboarding automation and system provisioning
- 2Security Operations: Incident ticket enrichment and threat intelligence integration
- 3DevOps: CI/CD pipeline automation and infrastructure management
- 4Sales: Lead enrichment and CRM synchronization across platforms
- 5Marketing: Campaign automation and multi-channel performance tracking
- 6Data Processing: Complex ETL workflows and real-time data synchronization
- 7AI Workflows: Building intelligent agents and chatbots with custom knowledge bases
- 8Customer Support: Automated ticket routing and response systems
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Flexible deployment options (self-hosted or cloud)
- Powerful combination of visual editor and code integration
- Cost-effective execution-based pricing model
- Strong AI and automation capabilities with LangChain support
- Open source with fair-code license
- Extensive integration library (500+ connectors)
- Enterprise-grade security and scalability features
- Active community and comprehensive documentation
Cons
- Steeper learning curve compared to simpler no-code tools
- Self-hosting requires technical expertise and infrastructure management
- Smaller pre-built integration library compared to Zapier
- Performance limitations on cloud version with very large datasets
- Advanced features may require coding knowledge
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between n8n's self-hosted and cloud versions?
The self-hosted Community Edition is free with unlimited workflows but requires you to manage your own infrastructure. The cloud version is managed by n8n with different pricing tiers based on executions per month, offering convenience but with usage limits.
How does n8n's pricing compare to other automation tools?
n8n uses execution-based pricing rather than task-based. One workflow execution can include many steps, making it more cost-effective for complex automations compared to tools like Zapier that charge per task.
Can I integrate custom code with n8n workflows?
Yes, n8n supports both JavaScript and Python code nodes, allowing you to write custom logic, use external libraries (npm/PyPI), and connect to any API, providing unlimited flexibility beyond pre-built nodes.
What AI capabilities does n8n offer?
n8n provides native LangChain integration, support for building multi-step AI agents, vector database connectivity for RAG applications, and the ability to self-host AI models for complete data privacy.
Is n8n suitable for enterprise use?
Yes, n8n offers enterprise features including SSO/LDAP integration, audit logging, role-based access control, multiple environments, Git version control, and dedicated support with SLAs.
Pricing
Community Edition
Free- Unlimited workflow executions
- Unlimited active workflows
- All core features including AI capabilities
- JavaScript and Python code integration
- 500+ integrations
- Git version control support
- Community forum support
- Self-hosting required (Docker recommended)
Starter
€24/month- 2,500 workflow executions per month
- 5 active workflows
- Unlimited test workflows
- All Community Edition features
- Hosted by n8n (cloud)
- 5 concurrent executions
- 1 shared project
- Forum support
Pro
€60/month- 10,000 workflow executions per month
- 15 active workflows
- Unlimited test workflows
- 20 concurrent executions
- 3 shared projects
- 7 days of insights
- Admin roles and global variables
- Workflow history and execution search
Enterprise
Custom- Custom number of workflow executions
- Unlimited active workflows
- 200+ concurrent executions
- 365 days of insights
- SSO SAML and LDAP integration
- Multiple environments support
- External secret store integration
- Version control using Git
- Dedicated support with SLA
- Self-hosted or cloud options
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