n8n
AI workflow automation with code flexibility and self-hosting
Founded
2019
Starting Price
Free
Category
Automation & Integration
Last updated February 26, 2026
About n8n
n8n is a fair-code workflow automation platform that combines a visual node-based editor with full code flexibility. With 400+ integrations, native AI capabilities, and the option to self-host for free, it gives technical teams complete control over their automation infrastructure.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free self-hosted option with unlimited executions — truly open-source at its core
- Full code flexibility with JavaScript and Python alongside visual no-code building
- 400+ native integrations plus HTTP request nodes for connecting to any API
- Native AI agent capabilities with MCP support and human-in-the-loop workflows
- Active 200k+ community with 8,400+ ready-to-use workflow templates
Key Features
Visual Workflow Editor
Drag-and-drop node-based editor for building workflows visually with instant result preview
400+ Integrations
Pre-built connectors for popular apps and services, plus HTTP request nodes for any API
Code Flexibility
Write JavaScript or Python, add npm packages, or use custom code nodes alongside visual building
Native AI Capabilities
Build AI agent workflows with MCP support, human-in-the-loop checks, and plain-English workflow generation
Self-Hosting
Deploy on your own infrastructure with Docker or Kubernetes for full data control and unlimited executions
Queue Mode & Scaling
Horizontal scaling with multi-main instance setups handling up to 220 executions per second
Community Templates
Access 8,400+ community-built workflow templates for common automation patterns
Pricing
Community
Free
- Self-hosted only
- Unlimited executions
- Unlimited workflows
- All integrations
- Community support
Best For
AI Agent Orchestration
Build and deploy AI agents that connect to your tools via MCP, with human approval gates for sensitive actions
DevOps & CI/CD Automation
Automate deployment pipelines, monitoring alerts, incident response, and infrastructure management workflows
Data Pipeline Automation
Extract, transform, and load data between databases, APIs, and warehouses on scheduled or triggered workflows
Business Process Automation
Automate repetitive business tasks like lead routing, invoice processing, customer onboarding, and reporting
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