n8n
n8n is a Berlin-based workflow automation platform that combines AI capabilities with business process automation for technical teams.
Founded
2019n8n is a Berlin-based workflow automation platform that combines AI capabilities with business process automation for technical teams.
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.
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.
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.