n8n from n8n chains APIs, databases, and LLM nodes with optional self-hosted control. It is aimed at developers self-hosting automations, with a free self-hosted community edition with paid cloud and enterprise support. Self-hosting shifts maintenance burden to your team. Editorial teams should verify fit against their compliance and workflow needs before rolling it out broadly.
n8n
n8n
Fair-code workflow automation with AI nodes
FreemiumScore 88.0#17 overall#1 in Agents & Automation
411 editorial upvotes · editor score 4.6 / 5
Specs
| Pricing | Freemium |
|---|---|
| Starting price | $20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Linux, API |
| Launched | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Last verified | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Vendor | n8n |
Highlights
- Self-host option
- LLM nodes
Pros
- Developer friendly
- No vendor lock-in
Cons
- Ops overhead self-hosted
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Reviews
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