n8n
Open-source workflow automation with AI agent capabilities. Chain LLMs with operational tools like Slack and HubSpot. Build self-correcting workflows that reason through errors.
Updated 2025-08-01
Pricing verified 2025-08-01
Overview
n8n is the open-source alternative to Zapier that's become the platform of choice for building AI-powered automation workflows. Its visual node-based editor and self-hosting capability give teams complete control over their data and automation logic.
What sets n8n apart is its AI agent capabilities — chain LLMs with operational tools to create self-correcting workflows that can reason through errors, make decisions, and interact with APIs intelligently.
Key features
Open Source
Self-host for complete data control. Inspect and modify the source code. Active community with hundreds of integrations.
AI Agents
Build AI agents that chain LLMs with tools like Slack, databases, and APIs. Agents can reason and make decisions.
Self-host
Deploy on your own infrastructure for maximum privacy and control. No data leaves your servers.
Pricing
Free tier: Free self-hosted version with unlimited workflows
| Plan | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Community | Free | Self-hosted, unlimited workflows |
| Starter | $20/mo | Cloud-hosted, 2,500 executions/mo |
| Pro | $50/mo | 10,000 executions/mo, advanced features |
| Enterprise | Custom | SSO, audit logs, dedicated support |
Self-hosted, unlimited workflows
Cloud-hosted, 2,500 executions/mo
10,000 executions/mo, advanced features
SSO, audit logs, dedicated support
Pros & cons
Pros
- ✓Open-source with full self-hosting capability
- ✓Powerful AI agent workflow capabilities
- ✓Complete data privacy when self-hosted
- ✓Visual node-based editor is intuitive
Cons
- ×Self-hosting requires technical knowledge
- ×Smaller app ecosystem than Zapier
- ×Documentation can be sparse for advanced features
- ×Cloud plans have execution limits
How it compares
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| n8n | — | Freemium | 8.7/10 |
| Notion AI vs Notion AI → | — | From $10/mo | 9/10 |
| Zapier | — | Freemium | 8.9/10 |
| Fathom vs Fathom → | — | Freemium — Free core; Team $19/user/mo | 8.8/10 |
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