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    Workflow Automation, Open Source

    n8n – Automation with Full Control

    Open-source workflow automation with code access, AI agent nodes and self-hosting – for teams that need maximum control over their data and processes.

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    Why n8n?

    The open-source platform for developers and power users who want full control.

    Open Source

    Full access to source code – customizable, extensible and transparent.

    Self-Hosting

    Run on your own server or cloud – maximum data sovereignty and GDPR compliance.

    Code Nodes

    Execute JavaScript and Python directly in workflows – unlimited flexibility for complex logic.

    AI Agent Nodes

    Native LLM integration for AI workflows – agents, chains and tools directly in the builder.

    No Operations Limits

    Self-hosted means unlimited executions without variable costs – ideal for high-volume automations.

    Community & Templates

    Active open-source community with hundreds of templates and community nodes for quick start.

    Use Cases

    From AI agents to ETL pipelines – n8n is the platform for technical automation.

    AI Agents & Chatbots

    Build LLM-powered agents with tool access, RAG pipelines and autonomous workflows.

    Data Pipelines

    Automate ETL processes – extract data from APIs, transform and load into databases.

    DevOps & IT

    Automate CI/CD pipelines, monitoring alerts, server management and incident response.

    Content Creation

    AI-powered content pipelines – from research to writing to publishing.

    System Sync

    Bidirectionally sync data between CRM, ERP, project management and other systems.

    Reporting & Monitoring

    Automated reports from multiple data sources – with alerts on anomalies.

    Pricing (2026)

    Self-hosted free – cloud from €24/month.

    Community (Self-hosted)

    0 €

    Unlimited executions/month

    Starter (Cloud)

    24 €

    2.500 executions/month

    Pro (Cloud)

    60 €

    10.000 executions/month

    Enterprise

    On request

    Custom executions/month

    n8n vs. Make.com

    Both tools have their strengths – we use both.

    Criterian8nMake.com
    Source CodeOpen SourceClosed Source
    Self-Hosting✅❌
    Code Nodes✅ JS/Python⚠️ Limited
    AI Agent Nodes✅ Native✅ OpenAI
    Visual Builder✅ Good✅ Excellent
    Learning CurveSteeperModerate
    DSGVO/GDPR✅ Self-hosted✅ EU-Server
    Price at Scale✅ Free self-hosted⚠️ Volume-based

    → Detailed comparison in our blog post

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