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Agents & Automation

n8n

n8n is a workflow automation platform that combines AI capabilities with business process automation, offering both no-code drag-and-drop and code-based flexibility.

Updated Jan 11, 2026subscription

n8n is designed as a workflow automation platform that integrates AI functionalities with business process automation. It supports technical teams by allowing them to build multi-step AI agents and workflows using either visual drag-and-drop tools or custom code, providing flexibility in implementation. The platform supports over 500 integrations and enables users to connect any large language model (LLM) into their workflows quickly. Users can self-host n8n on-premises or use the hosted cloud version, with options to deploy via Docker and access the full source code on GitHub. The platform is popular among technical users, as evidenced by its 173,927 GitHub stars and a 4.9/5 rating on G2. It supports various use cases including IT operations, security operations, sales automation, and backend prototyping. n8n also offers AI Workflow Builder credits to facilitate AI-driven automation within workflows. The platform emphasizes data protection by allowing self-hosting and embedding AI models locally.

Pricing
Free
Category
Agents & Automation
Company
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Build complex AI-driven workflows that can call custom tools and integrate multiple steps in a single automation.
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Connect to a wide range of applications and services to automate diverse business processes.
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Deploy n8n on-premises with Docker for full control over data or use the hosted cloud version for convenience.
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Includes credits specifically for building AI workflows, enabling integration of AI capabilities within automation.
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Allows users to create workflows using a no-code interface or by writing custom code for precision.

Onboarding new employees in IT operations

Onboarding new employees in IT operations

Enriching security incident tickets in security operations

Enriching security incident tickets in security operations

Converting natural language into API calls for DevOps

Converting natural language into API calls for DevOps

Generating customer insights from reviews for sales teams

Generating customer insights from reviews for sales teams

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Get Started with n8n
Sign up on the n8n website to access the hosted version or download the source code from GitHub for self-hosting. Use the drag-and-drop interface or write custom code to build workflows.
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Pricing
Model: subscription
Free
Free
Starter
20€ / month, billed annually
  • 2.5K workflow executions with unlimited steps
  • 1 shared project
  • 5 concurrent executions
  • unlimited users
  • 50 AI Workflow Builder credits
  • forum support
Pro
50€ / month, billed annually
  • 10K workflow executions with unlimited steps
  • 3 shared projects
  • 20 concurrent executions
  • 7 days of insights
  • 150 AI Workflow Builder credits
  • admin roles
  • global variables
  • workflow history
  • execution search
Business
667€ / month, billed annually
  • 40K workflow executions with unlimited steps
  • designed for companies with fewer than 100 employees needing collaboration and scale
Assessment
Strengths
  • Supports both no-code and code-based workflow creation
  • Large community with over 173k GitHub stars
  • Extensive integrations (500+)
  • Options for self-hosting to protect data
  • Includes AI Workflow Builder credits
Limitations
  • Open issues on GitHub indicate ongoing maintenance and feature requests (1343 open issues)
  • Pricing for higher tiers may be expensive for smaller teams