n8n
Workflow automation and AI agents you can self-host
What is n8n?
n8n is a workflow automation platform that combines a visual canvas with the option to write JavaScript or Python in any step. It can be used as a hosted cloud service or run on your own infrastructure, where the Community Edition is free. n8n describes its license as fair-code, with the source code available on GitHub, and it bills by workflow executions rather than by step.
n8n has a free plan. Paid plans start at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter). See every plan
Good for
- Technical teams that want to host their automation on their own servers
- Developers who mix visual workflows with JavaScript or Python
- Building AI agents where every step can be inspected
Worth knowing
- n8n Cloud has no free plan; the free option is self-hosting the Community Edition, which you run and maintain yourself.
- The Community Edition leaves out SSO, projects, environments, Git version control and workflow sharing.
- The Business plan is self-hosted only and starts at €667 a month, billed annually.
- The pricing page showed prices in euros when checked; no US dollar price list was found on n8n's site.
Key features
- Visual builder with code steps
- Workflows are built on a canvas, and JavaScript or Python can be written anywhere in them. Single steps can be re-run and earlier data replayed while debugging.
- AI agents
- Agents are assembled from AI nodes on the same canvas, with each step of their reasoning open to inspection and the option to require human approval.
- Self-hosting
- n8n can run on your own infrastructure with Docker, including air-gapped setups. The Community Edition is free; Business and Enterprise add SSO, environments and Git version control.
- Execution-based pricing
- One run of a whole workflow counts as a single execution, however many steps it has. Going over the plan quota does not stop workflows, but overage charges may apply.
- Integrations and custom APIs
- The homepage cites 500+ integrations, including Google Sheets, Slack and OpenAI, and other services can be reached through custom API connections.
- Shared projects
- Shared projects group workflows for a team: 1 on Starter, 3 on Pro, 6 on Business and unlimited on Enterprise. Pro adds admin roles and workflow history.
n8n pricing
- Starts at
- €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter)
- Free plan
- The self-hosted Community Edition is free with almost the complete feature set, but without SSO, projects, environments, Git version control or workflow sharing. n8n Cloud has no free plan, only a trial.
- Free trial
- 14-day n8n Cloud trial of Pro features, capped at 1,000 executions, no credit card required
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Community Edition | €0 | Self-hosted from GitHub. Almost the complete feature set, without SSO, projects, environments, Git version control or workflow sharing. |
| Starter | €20per month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions | Hosted by n8n. Unlimited steps per workflow, 1 shared project, 5 concurrent executions, and agents, MCP and AI nodes. |
| Pro | €50per month, billed annually, for 10,000 executions | Hosted by n8n. 3 shared projects, up to 50 concurrent executions, 7 days of insights, admin roles and workflow history. |
| Business | €667per month, billed annually, for 40,000 executions | Self-hosted only. 6 shared projects, SSO with SAML and LDAP, multiple environments, Git version control, queue mode and 30 days of insights. |
| Enterprise | Custom | Hosted or self-hosted. Custom executions, unlimited shared projects, 200+ concurrent executions, external secret store, log streaming and SLA support. |
Read from n8n.io on Oct 4, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with n8n before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountSave 17% with annual billing
n8n's pricing page shows a 17% saving when a plan is billed annually instead of monthly. The prices listed here are the annual rates.
Stated on n8n.io - StartupsStart-up Plan: 50% off Business
Companies with fewer than 20 employees can check whether they qualify for the Start-up Plan, which takes 50% off the Business plan.
Stated on n8n.io
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Common questions
Is n8n free?
n8n has a free plan. The self-hosted Community Edition is free with almost the complete feature set, but without SSO, projects, environments, Git version control or workflow sharing. n8n Cloud has no free plan, only a trial. Paid plans start at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
How much does n8n cost?
n8n lists 5 plans. Community Edition: €0. Starter: €20 per month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions. Pro: €50 per month, billed annually, for 10,000 executions. Business: €667 per month, billed annually, for 40,000 executions. Enterprise: custom pricing. Prices were read from n8n.io on Oct 4, 2026.
What platforms does n8n work on?
n8n is available on Web.
Does n8n offer any discounts?
n8n publicly lists the following: Save 17% with annual billing; Start-up Plan: 50% off Business.
Does n8n have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 4, 2026. n8n is listed for Web.
Does n8n have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 4, 2026. n8n is listed for Web.
Is n8n open source?
n8n is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 4, 2026.
Can n8n be self-hosted?
Yes. n8n's own site says it can be run on a server of your own.
Does n8n have an API?
Yes. n8n offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does n8n integrate with?
n8n's listing names Google Sheets, Gmail, OpenAI, Slack, Telegram, Airtable, Notion and Discord. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does n8n have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day n8n Cloud trial of Pro features, capped at 1,000 executions, no credit card required.
Who makes n8n?
n8n is made by n8n.
What are the alternatives to n8n?
The closest alternatives to n8n in our directory are Zapier, Make and IFTTT. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with n8n.
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