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n8n · founded 2019

Powerful, self-hostable workflow automation with a free option.

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n8n is a fair-code workflow automation platform that can be self-hosted for free, making it the best value for technical teams who want full data control and unlimited workflows. The cloud version is competitively priced; the trade-off is a technical learning curve.

At a glance

Category
AI Automation & Workflows
Primary use case
Self-hostable workflow automation
Entry price
$24/mo
Free plan
Self-hosted free (fair-code)
API
Yes
Open source
Yes
Evidence level
Research / specifications only
Last checked
20 Aug 2026

Pricing

Last checked 20 Aug 2026

Free planSelf-hosted free (fair-code)
TrialNone
Entry price$24/mo
Pro price$24/mo
Usage limitsCloud: execution-based

Self-hosted free; Cloud from ~$24/mo. Fair-code license.

What it does

Secondary use cases

  • AI agent workflows
  • Data pipelines
  • Internal tools

Input types

Triggers, Text

Output types

Actions

Models used

Multiple LLM backends (AI nodes)

Agent capabilities Automation

Platforms

✓ Web — Windows — macOS — Linux — iOS — Android — Browser extension ✓ API ✓ CLI — VS Code ✓ Self-hosted

Integrations

400+ nodesGitHubSlackAPI

Privacy & commercial rights

Data retention

Full control if self-hosted

Trains on your data

No (per stated policy)

Enterprise privacy

Not disclosed

Self-hosting / local

Available

SSO

Not disclosed

Compliance

Not disclosed

Commercial use

Permitted — Commercial use permitted (see fair-code license)

Open source

License
Fair-code (Sustainable Use License)
GitHub stars
~70,000
Last commit
active
Self-host requirements
Docker / Node.js
GPU required
No

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Self-hostable and free
  • Full data control
  • Powerful AI nodes
  • No per-task pricing

Cons / trade-offs

  • Technical learning curve
  • Fair-code license limits resale

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