n8n
by n8n
FreemiumOpen-source workflow automation tool with AI agent capabilities, self-hosting option, and 400+ integrations for technical teams.
Overview
n8n is an open-source workflow automation tool with AI agent capabilities, self-hosting option for full data control, and 400+ integrations. Unlike Zapier, n8n can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, giving technical teams complete control over data and execution. Features visual workflow builder, code nodes for custom logic, AI agent workflows, and webhook triggers.
Pricing
Self
Hosted — Free
- Full platform on your own infrastructure
- Fair-code license (Sustainable Use)
- Community support
Cloud Starter
€20/month
- 2,500 executions/month
- 5 active workflows
- Cloud-hosted by n8n
Cloud Pro
€50/month
- 10,000 executions/month
- 50 active workflows
- Priority support
Enterprise
Custom pricing
- Unlimited executions
- SSO, LDAP, audit logs
- Dedicated support
- On-premise or cloud
Pros & Cons
Pros
Self-hosting option — complete data control and privacy
Open-source with active community and development
Visual workflow builder with code nodes for flexibility
AI agent workflows for complex automated reasoning
No per-task pricing on self-hosted — only infrastructure costs
400+ integrations covering major services
Cons
Self-hosting requires DevOps knowledge and infrastructure
Smaller integration ecosystem than Zapier (400 vs 7,000+)
Steeper learning curve than no-code alternatives
Cloud pricing based on executions — can be unpredictable
Fair-code license has some commercial restrictions
Less polished UI compared to Zapier