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n8n

Fair code workflow automation with AI agent nodes, code steps, and free self hosted Community Edition.

Best for Technical teams wanting self hosted AI agent workflows

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What it does

n8n is a workflow automation platform that lets technical teams visually assemble processes and AI agents while incorporating custom code. You input data triggers, logic, code, and prompts to generate automated actions and data synchronization across connected applications. It is built for technical teams like IT Ops, Sec Ops, Dev Ops, and sales professionals.

Read more: 5 features and how people use themShow less
  1. n8n: AI agent nodes

    AI agent nodes

    Builds and configures AI agents visually, letting you swap models, design multi agent setups, and trace reasoning step by step on a canvas.

    Use caseA cyber operations engineering manager sets up a multi agent system to analyze security alerts and enrich incident tickets without rewriting existing workflows.

    From n8n.io · image from n8n

  2. Self hosting deployment

    Deploys on your own local infrastructure or private servers using Docker to safeguard company data in air gapped or on premise setups.

    Use caseAn IT ops engineer deploys the automation software in an air gapped company server via Docker to protect private corporate databases.

    From n8n.io

  3. Human in the loop controls

    Enforces structured inputs and outputs while requiring manual human review to check and approve AI actions before they run.

    Use caseA sales specialist reviews and approves an automated status change in Salesforce after a customer meeting before the task is sent to Asana.

    From n8n.io

  4. Code steps in workflows

    Executes JavaScript or Python code natively alongside visual nodes to manage complex data transformations and custom API connections.

    Use caseA DevOps engineer writes a Python script inside an automation workflow to convert natural language requests into direct API calls.

    From n8n.io/pricing
  5. n8n: Executions based pricing

    Executions based pricing

    Bills users based strictly on full workflow runs from start to finish rather than charging per separate action, task, or step.

    Use caseA small team builder runs a 50 step daily synchronization routine that processes thousands of records while counting as only one billed run.

    From n8n.io/pricing · image from n8n

Written from n8n's own website, checked . Each feature links to the page it comes from; images are n8n's own.

Every plan

PlanMonthlyBilled yearlyPerWhat it includes
Community Edition (self hosted)FreeNot listedper instanceUnlimited executions and workflows; you pay hosting
StarterNot listedNot listedper account (EUR: 24/mo monthly, 20/mo annual)2,500 executions/month, 5 concurrent, 1 shared project, 1,600 assistant credits
ProNot listedNot listedper account (EUR: 60/mo monthly, 50/mo annual)10,000 executions/month, 20 concurrent, 3 shared projects, admin roles, workflow history
BusinessNot listedNot listedper account (EUR: 800/mo monthly, 667/mo annual), self hosted40,000 executions/month, SSO/LDAP, environments, Git version control
EnterpriseContact salesNot listedcustomcontact sales

From n8n's own pricing page, checked . Prices are in US dollars per month; "billed yearly" is the monthly price when you pay for a year up front. A few figures (often the yearly price) are derived rather than printed on the page.

Before you pay

Card needed for the trial
No
What n8n saysNo credit card is required for the n8n Cloud trial. A credit card is only required for the Business plan free trial. Source page
Unused credits roll over
No
What n8n saysYour balance refreshes every month, and unused credits don't roll over. Source page
Data retention
Max execution log retention ranges from 7 days on Starter, 30 days on Pro, to unlimited or extended retention on Enterprise.
What n8n saysMax execution log retention 7 days 30 days Unlimited Source page
GDPR
Yes
What n8n saysFor Cloud versions of n8n, n8n is considered both a Controller and a Processor as defined by the GDPR. Source page
Discounts
Under 20 employees qualify for a Start up Plan offering 50% off the Business plan.
What n8n saysUnder 20 employees? Check if you qualify for our Start up Plan and get 50% off Business. Source page
Support
Community forum (Starter, Pro, Business), email support (Pro), dedicated support with SLA (Enterprise)
What n8n saysSupport Starter Pro Enterprise Access to our friendly forum Email support Dedicated support with SLA Source page

Only what n8n's own pages state, with the quote behind each answer. Anything they don't publish is left out rather than guessed.

Getting started with n8n

  1. Decide whether to use fully managed n8n Cloud or deploy self hosted on your own infrastructure.
  2. Sign up for instant access on n8n Cloud or install self hosted n8n using npm, Docker, or a server.
  3. Pick a plan or edition within your chosen deployment option that has the features and usage limits you need.

Tips

  • Start with n8n Cloud if you want to try n8n quickly with instant access and no installation required.
  • To unlock extra free features like folders, debug in editor, and custom execution data on Community edition, go to Settings > Usage and plan and select Unlock.
  • Check the pricing page as the definitive source for current plans, feature availability, usage limits, and prices.

Written from n8n's own help pages: docs.n8n.io/choose-how-to-use-n8n

n8n video tutorials

n8n Tutorial for Beginners: How to Build AI Automations for FREE (Step-by-Step)Charlie Chang · 19 min
n8n Tutorial for Beginners - Full Course (+ ai agent)Website Learners · 43 min

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What the free plan includes

Self hosted Community Edition free and unlimited; Cloud is trial only (1,000 executions)

Questions people ask about n8n

Is n8n free?

Yes, there is a free plan: Self hosted Community Edition free and unlimited; Cloud is trial only (1,000 executions).

Do unused n8n credits roll over?

No, unused credits do not carry over to the next month. Source

Do I need a credit card to try n8n?

No, you can start without a credit card. Source

Does n8n have a student or other discount?

Under 20 employees qualify for a Start up Plan offering 50% off the Business plan. Source

Does n8n have an API?

Yes.

What’s included in the n8n free trial?

The free trial includes Pro level features such as Global Variables, Insights, 5 day workflow history, advanced execution filters, unlimited evaluations, folders, and Assistant, with trial limits of 1,000 executions, 5 concurrent executions, a 180 second execution timeout, 1 team project, 800 Assistant credits, and 100 AI credits. Source

What are executions (and why are they more powerful than on other products)?

An execution is a single run of your entire workflow regardless of the number of steps or data processed, making usage more predictable than tools that bill per step or user. Source

How do Assistant credits work?

Starter includes 1,600 monthly credits and Pro includes 4,000 or 9,600. Credits are consumed according to workflow size/complexity, refresh monthly without rolling over, and additional credits can be purchased. Source

Works with

AI models
ChatGPT, Claude

Where this came from

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