AUT·03 · Automation & Agents

n8n

Self-hostable automation tool popular for building AI agents and custom workflows.

PricingFreemium

CategoryAutomation & Agents

Last checkedNov 2026

What is n8n?

n8n is a workflow automation tool that you can self-host for free or use as a paid cloud service. It has become a popular choice for building AI agents and workflows that connect language models to tools and data.

Developers like its flexibility: you can write code inside nodes, call any API and keep data on your own servers. Self-hosting needs technical skills.

Key features

Self-hostingRun it on your own server for control and privacy.

AI agent nodesBuild agents that use tools and memory.

Code nodesAdd JavaScript or Python where needed.

Many integrationsConnect apps and any HTTP API.

How to get started

Try the cloud version at n8n.io or follow the self-hosting guide.
Start from an AI agent template.
Add credentials and test each node.

Our take

The top choice for technical teams who want flexible, self-hosted AI automation.

Best for

Developers
Self-hosting

Strengths

Free to self-host
Very flexible

Limits

Technical setup
Cloud plan is paid

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Questions

Is n8n free?

n8n has a free plan with usage limits. Paid plans unlock more usage and features.

What is n8n best for?

n8n is best for: Developers and Self-hosting.

What are the best alternatives to n8n?

Popular alternatives in Automation & Agents include Zapier, Make, Lindy, Relevance AI, and Gumloop.

Pricing and features change often. Confirm details on the official n8n website.

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