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About n8n
n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform designed for technical teams. It combines a visual node-based editor with code-level flexibility (JavaScript/Python), enabling users to build, visualize, and control AI-powered workflows with full traceability. With 500+ integrations, multi-agent AI support, RAG capabilities, and human-in-the-loop governance, n8n bridges the gap between simple no-code tools and custom development. It can be self-hosted or run in the cloud.
Updated 6/23/2026
Key Features
- Visual + Code Hybrid — Build workflows visually on a canvas, then drop into JavaScript or Python anywhere for custom logic; view inputs/outputs inline
- AI Agent Orchestration — Build multi-agent AI systems with full traceability of reasoning steps; connect any AI model (cloud or offline) with MCP support
- 500+ Integrations — Pre-built nodes for Salesforce, ServiceNow, Asana, Zoom, and more; custom API connections for proprietary or legacy systems
- Self-Hosting Option — Deploy on-premises via Docker for full data control; Community Edition is free and open-source with 193,000+ GitHub stars
- Human-in-the-Loop Governance — Enforce structured inputs/outputs, combine human approvals with automated logic, and set guardrails on AI actions
- Execution-Based Pricing — Pay for full workflow executions, not per step; unlimited users and workflows on every plan
- Debugging & Observability — Re-run single steps, replay or mock data, native AI evaluation, audit logs, and log streaming to SIEM
- Enterprise Security — SSO/SAML/LDAP, encrypted secret stores, RBAC permissions, Git version control, and dedicated support with SLA
Pricing Structure
- Community Edition — Free (self-hosted) — Full source code on GitHub, unlimited workflows and users, 500+ integrations, visual + code building
- Starter (Cloud) — ~$22/month (annual) — 2,500 executions/month, 1 shared project, 5 concurrent executions, 50 AI credits, forum support
- Pro (Cloud) — ~$55/month (annual) — 10,000 executions/month, 3 shared projects, 20 concurrent executions, 150 AI credits, 7-day insights, admin roles
- Business (Cloud) — ~$730/month (annual) — 40,000 executions/month, 6 shared projects, SSO/SAML/LDAP, 30-day insights, Git version control, different environments
- Enterprise — Custom — Unlimited projects, 200+ concurrent executions, 365-day insights, 1,000 AI credits, external secret store, log streaming, dedicated support with SLA, invoice billing
Why People Use It
n8n is the automation platform of choice for technical teams that need more than drag-and-drop but less than full custom development. Its fair-code model means you can self-host for free or use the cloud version with execution-based pricing. Companies like Huel and Vodafone use n8n to save thousands of hours by integrating AI into real business workflows in a safe, controlled, and traceable way.
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