n8n
n8n connects services and AI steps through visual workflows. Choose a self-hosted Community Edition or paid cloud offerings.
Preview & example workflow
- Choose a simple data source
- Build a workflow with test data
- Add an error path and human approval
- Check cost and output before activation
Workflow illustration by Findbest; not a screenshot or tested result.
View official demosOpens the provider website. These examples are not an independent quality test.
What is free?
The Community Edition can be self-hosted. Server operation and model APIs can incur costs; cloud plans are paid with a trial entry option.
Check provider pricingWhat can you use it for?
n8n connects services and AI steps through visual workflows. Choose a self-hosted Community Edition or paid cloud offerings.
Getting started
Choose a simple data source
Build a workflow with test data
Add an error path and human approval
Check cost and output before activation
What the tool does
n8n connects services and AI steps through visual workflows. Choose a self-hosted Community Edition or paid cloud offerings.
The Community Edition can be self-hosted. Server operation and model APIs can incur costs; cloud plans are paid with a trial entry option.
Choose a simple data source
Build a workflow with test data
Add an error path and human approval
Check cost and output before activation
The Sustainable Use License contains usage restrictions; n8n is source available. Manage hosting, credentials, error handling and API costs.
Who it is for
Teams that automate repetitive data tasks and can technically maintain workflows.
Things to consider
The Sustainable Use License contains usage restrictions; n8n is source available. Manage hosting, credentials, error handling and API costs.
Documented tool test
Provider information checked – no own hands-on test · 5 Oct 2026
Test method and version used
Reviewed official documentation and pricing on 5 October 2026. No signed-in hands-on test, installation or performance measurement.
Observed result
n8n connects services and AI steps through visual workflows. Choose a self-hosted Community Edition or paid cloud offerings. The Community Edition can be self-hosted. Server operation and model APIs can incur costs; cloud plans are paid with a trial entry option.
Limitations and open questions
The Sustainable Use License contains usage restrictions; n8n is source available. Manage hosting, credentials, error handling and API costs.
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