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n8n

Open workflow automation you can self-host for free or run in the cloud.

AutomationFree planSelf-host free; Starter $20/mo billed annually

n8n is a workflow automation platform from Berlin that you can run on your own server for free or use as a hosted cloud service. Workflows are built as node graphs: triggers, app actions, code steps, and AI agent nodes that can use language models, tools, and memory to complete multi-step tasks.

Unlike most automation tools, n8n charges per workflow execution, not per action, so a long workflow with fifty steps costs the same as a two-step one. That makes it cheap for heavy, complex automations, and the self-hosted Community edition costs nothing beyond your server.

The trade-off is technical skill: self-hosting means you manage updates, security, and uptime, and even the cloud version expects more comfort with logic and code than Make or Zapier. Prices are listed in euros in Europe, so US card charges vary slightly with the exchange rate. There is no free cloud plan, only a 14-day trial.

Key Features

  • Free self-hosted Community edition
  • Billed per workflow execution, not per action
  • AI agent nodes with models, tools, and memory
  • Code steps in JavaScript and Python
  • 400+ app integrations
  • Cloud hosting or your own server

Pricing

PlanPriceDetails
Community$0Free self-hosted version with no execution limit; you run the server.
Starter$20/moBilled annually; n8n Cloud with 2,500 workflow executions a month.
Pro$50/moBilled annually; 10,000 executions a month and more projects.

Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.

Best for: technical users who want powerful automations and low cost at high volume.
Popular with: Developers, Business Owners

Pros and Cons

✓ Pros

  • Self-hosted version is free with no execution limit
  • Per-execution pricing suits long workflows
  • AI agents built into workflows
  • Full control over data and hosting

✗ Cons

  • Self-hosting needs technical setup and maintenance
  • No free cloud plan, only a trial
  • Steeper learning curve than Make or Zapier
  • Cloud prices are listed in euros in Europe

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