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Open-source workflow automation platform for flexible AI, API, and operations orchestration

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Published Apr 1, 2026 Updated Apr 1, 2026Verified listing: core company and product details confirmed by the editorial workflow.

About n8n

n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform that gives teams flexible control over integrations, AI workflows, self-hosting, and execution-based automation without charging per step.

Key Features

Open-source and self-hosted workflow automation
Execution-based pricing instead of per-step pricing
AI Workflow Builder credits on cloud plans
Unlimited users on cloud pricing

n8n has a self-hosted open-source version and n8n Cloud plans starting with Starter at 20 EUR/month billed annually and Pro at 50 EUR/month billed annually. Pricing is based on workflow executions rather than steps.

Self-Hosted

Free
  • Open-source deployment
  • Unlimited workflow logic
  • Full control over hosting
  • Good fit for technical teams

Starter Cloud

$20/mo
  • 2.5K workflow executions
  • Unlimited users
  • 50 AI Workflow Builder credits
  • Hosted by n8n

Pro Cloud

$50/mo
  • Custom workflow execution volume
  • 20 concurrent executions
  • Admin roles and insights
  • Workflow history and execution search

Enterprise

Custom
  • Unlimited shared projects
  • Enterprise scaling features
  • SSO and advanced security
  • Dedicated support and SLA

Use Cases

Internal automation and orchestration Self-hosted AI workflows Technical workflow control across systems

Limitations

  • n8n usually asks for more technical comfort than beginner no-code tools
  • The strongest value appears when teams want flexibility and control, not the simplest onboarding

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do technical teams choose n8n?
Teams often choose n8n when they want more control over hosting, workflow logic, and execution economics than beginner-first automation platforms typically provide.
How is n8n priced?
n8n Cloud pricing is based on workflow executions rather than the number of steps in a workflow, and the self-hosted version remains available as an open-source option.

Benchmark Position

n8n currently ranks #6 in the ai automation leaders scorecard.

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Benchmark Scorecard

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Top Overall

Notion AI 77

Best overall balance of value, freshness, capability breadth, and market signal.

Budget Pick

Notion AI 85

freemium access and a strong value score for recurring spend.

Power Pick

Notion AI 79

High feature depth with strong API/platform support for demanding teams.

Rising Pick

Zapier AI 71

Strong recent momentum driven by freshness and external trend signals.

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