n8n
Open-source workflow automation with AI Agent + 400+ integrations
What is n8n
n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform, like Zapier but self-hostable. Recently added AI Agent nodes for calling LLMs directly in workflows.
Example: Receive email → AI analyzes content → auto-categorize → send notification. Build such workflows in minutes. 400+ app integrations connect nearly all your tools.
Example: Receive email → AI analyzes content → auto-categorize → send notification. Build such workflows in minutes. 400+ app integrations connect nearly all your tools.
Free Tier Details
Two free options:
Self-hosted (recommended): Completely free, Docker deploy, no execution limits. AI nodes need your own API key (recommend API aggregator).
Cloud: Free 5 workflows with limited monthly executions. Good for trying out.
Self-hosted + API aggregator is the best combo.
Self-hosted (recommended): Completely free, Docker deploy, no execution limits. AI nodes need your own API key (recommend API aggregator).
Cloud: Free 5 workflows with limited monthly executions. Good for trying out.
Self-hosted + API aggregator is the best combo.
Editor's note
Editor's note: If you only need model calls, compare official APIs, free quota, latency, and switching cost before choosing any aggregator.
FAQ
Q: n8n vs Zapier?
A: n8n is open-source and self-hostable, Zapier is easier but expensive. Choose n8n for AI capabilities and data control.
Q: Is self-hosting hard?
A: One-click Docker deploy, not hard. Recommend 2 cores 2GB+ server.
Q: How is it different from Dify?
A: n8n is a general automation platform (AI is one capability), Dify focuses on AI app building.
A: n8n is open-source and self-hostable, Zapier is easier but expensive. Choose n8n for AI capabilities and data control.
Q: Is self-hosting hard?
A: One-click Docker deploy, not hard. Recommend 2 cores 2GB+ server.
Q: How is it different from Dify?
A: n8n is a general automation platform (AI is one capability), Dify focuses on AI app building.