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n8n AI

Source-available workflow automation with AI nodes and agent-style orchestration, including self-hosting.

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Overview

Free plan
Yes
API available
Yes
Open source
Yes
Last verified
2026-08-10 00:00:00
Pricing checked
2026-08-10 00:00:00

What it does

n8n lets technical teams build workflow automations with AI nodes and agents, with the option to self-host for data control.

Best uses

Internal tooling, AI ops pipelines, and companies that need automation without sending all data through a pure SaaS-only vendor.

Key capabilities

AI nodes; LangChain-style agent workflows; hundreds of integrations; self-host and cloud deployment options.

Considerations

Self-hosting shifts security/maintenance responsibility to you. Evaluate fair-code licensing for your use case.

Best uses

Ideal for engineering-minded teams wanting AI automation with hosting flexibility.

Key features

  • Agents — Supports multi-step agentic workflows that plan and execute tool-using tasks.
  • API Access — Programmatic access for integrating the product into custom applications and workflows.
  • Custom Models — Supports fine-tuned, private, or organization-specific models.
  • Tool Calling — Can invoke external tools or functions through a structured tool-calling interface.

Platforms

API CLI Web

Pricing

Plan Price Billing Notes
Self-host / Community Free month Self-host free option
Cloud plans — month Hosted n8n paid tiers

Pricing last checked: 2026-08-10.

Pricing summaries are editorial notes from cited sources and can change. Confirm on the vendor’s site before purchasing.

Free plan, API & open source

Free plan
Yes
API
Yes
Open source
Yes

Strengths

Self-host option and developer-friendly extensibility.

Limitations

Less hand-holding than fully managed no-code suites.

Suited for

Startups and enterprises with DevOps capacity.

Company

n8n

n8n is a source-available workflow automation tool with AI nodes and agent-style orchestration for technical teams. It can be self-hosted, which appeals to organizations that need data control.

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