What it does
n8n is workflow automation with a visual editor and over 400 integrations. AI models are ordinary building blocks in the flow, which is how agents emerge that fetch, assess and pass on data.
Because n8n can run on your own servers, it is often the only automation tool that clears compliance review in regulated environments.
Core features
Typical use cases
Daily briefing
Collect mail, calendar and tickets and deliver a clear daily overview.
Document pipeline
Read incoming PDFs, classify them and write them to the right system.
Reporting autopilot
Pull metrics, have them commented and send them out automatically.
Pricing
Indicative values as of the time of research. The provider's own pricing page is always authoritative.
Community
EUR 0
self-hosted
- All core features
- Unlimited workflows
- Your own infrastructure
Starter Cloud
approx. EUR 24
per month
- Hosted
- Active workflows
- Basic support
Enterprise
on request
per year
- SSO
- Log streaming
- Environments
- Support SLA
Barrier to entry
Level
Advanced
Time to result
2-4 hours
Cloud instance or Docker setup, store credentials, build a first workflow. Operation needs monitoring and clear ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Self-hosting, pricing model and flexibility. Zapier is simpler, n8n goes considerably deeper.
For self-hosting, yes. In the cloud variant, business teams can also get started, but operation still needs to be clarified.
