Productivity tool profile

n8n

n8n is a source-available (fair-code) workflow automation platform with a visual node-based editor that runs as a free self-hosted Community Edition or as a managed cloud service. It lets technical teams build automations and AI agents across every integration, with unlimited users, unlimited workflows, and pricing based on monthly workflow executions.

Pricing checked Aug 13, 2026Sources: 3Editorial status: source checked

Best for: Technical teams and developers who want flexible, self-hostable workflow automation and AI agent orchestration with full control over logic.
Audience: Developers, IT, DevOps teams, technical teams, startups, enterprises
Category: Productivity

Where it fits

Technical teams and developers who want flexible, self-hostable workflow automation and AI agent orchestration with full control over logic.

Workflow automation between apps and servicesBuilding AI agents and RAG pipelinesIT operations and security operations automationLead and CRM automationBackend prototyping and embedding n8n into products (OEM)Custom integrations with code steps (JS/Python), webhooks, and API calls

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Pricing note

n8n offers a free self-hosted Community Edition (source-available, on GitHub with 200,415 stars). Cloud and self-hosted paid plans (prices billed annually, per n8n.io/pricing): Starter $20/mo (2.5K workflow executions/mo), Pro $50/mo (10K executions/mo), Business 667€/mo (self-hosted, 40K executions/mo), Enterprise contact sales. Annual billing saves 17%, all plans include unlimited users and workflows, and a Start-up Plan offers 50% off Business for companies under 20 employees. Free trials for Starter and Pro require no credit card.

Checked Aug 13, 2026. Verify the current plan, credits, output limits, and commercial terms before purchasing.

Is it legit?

Who is behind n8n, where it is based, and what is publicly known about its funding. Company details change — verify on the official site before committing.

Company

n8n GmbH

Founded

2019

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Funding

Raised a $180M Series C in October 2025 at a $2.5B valuation (total funding ~$240M); SAP made a strategic investment in May 2026 reported at a ~$5.2B valuation (Wikipedia)

Trade-offs to check

Cloud plans are limited by monthly workflow executions (2.5K on Starter, 10K on Pro, 40K on Business) and concurrent executions (5/20/200+)
The AI Assistant is an early preview on cloud plans with monthly credit caps (2,300 on Starter, up to 13,700 on Pro) and unused credits do not roll over
The Business plan is a self-hosted license billed in euros (667€/mo) and requires your own infrastructure
Advanced governance and security features (SSO/SAML/LDAP, log streaming, unlimited shared projects, external secret store) are Business/Enterprise-only
Self-hosting the Community Edition requires technical setup and ongoing maintenance

Evaluation guide

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