N8n
n8n is a Berlin-based workflow automation platform that combines AI capabilities with business process automation for technical teams.
Operating headquarters
Berlin, DEFounded
2019n8n is a Berlin-based workflow automation platform that combines AI capabilities with business process automation for technical teams.
n8n differentiates itself by targeting technical teams with a hybrid approach that combines visual no-code building with the ability to write custom JavaScript or Python code directly inside workflows. Unlike many automation platforms, n8n can be self-hosted, giving organizations control over data and infrastructure, and it uses a fair-code license that keeps the source available while limiting commercial resale.
The platform's open-source community contributes integrations and templates, and its node-based architecture makes complex branching, looping, and error handling accessible to developers. Execution-based pricing and support for enterprise governance features such as SSO, RBAC, and Git sync make it competitive for both small technical teams and large organizations.
Source: n8n.io
n8n prices based on monthly workflow executions rather than per-user seats, with plans ranging from a free self-hosted Community Edition to paid Starter, Pro, and Enterprise tiers. The cloud-hosted plans charge for execution volume, while the self-hosted Enterprise plan adds advanced security, governance, and support features.
This usage-based model aligns cost with actual platform consumption and removes per-seat friction for technical teams that want to deploy automations broadly. The free Community Edition and transparent fair-code licensing lower adoption barriers for developers and small teams, while Enterprise contracts capture larger organizations with compliance and support requirements.
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n8n is a workflow automation platform that combines AI capabilities with business process automation for technical teams. It provides a visual node-based editor alongside custom JavaScript and Python code support, hundreds of app integrations, and both cloud-hosted and self-hosted deployment options under a fair-code license.
The platform targets IT Ops, SecOps, DevOps, Sales, and engineering teams that need the flexibility of code with the speed of no-code. Enterprise features include SSO/SAML/LDAP, audit logs, role-based access control, Git-based version control, environments, and workflow insights.
Source: n8n.io