n8n
Workflow automation
About n8n
n8n is differentiated by flexible workflow composition (visual nodes plus code) and strong integration breadth, making it popular with technical operators who outgrow purely no-code tools. Its moat is a large integration catalog, a strong self-hosting community, and an execution model that scales from personal automations to production pipelines. Compared with Zapier/Make, n8n typically wins on extensibility and control; compared with full custom pipelines, it reduces build time and operational overhead. Best for growth/ops, RevOps, data teams, and builders who want automation with maintainable complexity.
Latest Updates
AI Workflow Assistant Released
n8n introduced an AI-powered workflow assistant that can automatically generate workflows from natural language descriptions, making automation more accessible to non-technical users.
New 200+ Integrations Added
Expanded integration library with 200+ new connectors including popular tools like Linear, Airtable, Slack, and Microsoft Teams, bringing the total to over 500 integrations.
Workflow Templates Marketplace
Launched a marketplace where users can share and discover pre-built workflow templates for common automation scenarios, accelerating workflow creation.
👍 The Good
- Hybrid model (visual + code) supports advanced logic without abandoning usability
- Self-hosting option enables control over data, costs, and compliance posture
- Large integration surface area suitable for end-to-end operational workflows
👎 The Bad
- Production reliability and observability depend heavily on deployment maturity (especially self-hosted)
- Complex workflows can become hard to maintain without engineering discipline
- Some collaboration/governance features may require higher-tier plans
Pricing
Open-source (self-host) + Cloud subscriptions (tiered, execution-based) + Business/Enterprise
Platforms
Web (Cloud), Self-hosted (Docker/Kubernetes), API/Webhooks
Tech Specs
AI Market Index
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