What is n8n?
n8n is a Berlin-based workflow automation platform that gives technical teams the freedom to build AI agents, integrate apps, and automate processes with the precision of code or the speed of drag-and-drop. With over 169,000 GitHub stars (making it a top 50 GitHub project), n8n is the world's most popular workflow automation platform for technical teams. The platform offers over 500 integrations and unique flexibility: self-host with Docker for complete data control, or use n8n Cloud for convenience. n8n is specifically designed for AI-powered automation, allowing teams to build multi-step agents, self-host AI models alongside workflows, and chat with their own data.
Key Features
- ✓500+ native integrations
- ✓AI agent builder with any LLM
- ✓Self-host with Docker on-premises
- ✓Visual drag-and-drop workflow editor
- ✓Code nodes for custom logic (JavaScript/Python)
- ✓169k+ GitHub stars (open-source)
- ✓200k+ community members
- ✓4.9/5 rating on G2
- ✓Multi-step AI agents with custom tools
- ✓Chat interface (Slack, Teams, SMS, voice)
- ✓Embedded automation for customer-facing products
- ✓Enterprise security and collaboration features
🔒 Privacy & Data Protection
n8n is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, operating under EU data protection regulations. The platform's self-hosting capability means organizations can deploy on their own European infrastructure with complete data sovereignty – including AI models. All source code is available on GitHub for auditing. For organizations with strict data requirements, n8n can run entirely on-premises, ensuring workflows and data never leave company control. GDPR compliance is built into the platform's architecture.
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💰 Pricing
n8n is source-available and free to self-host for unlimited workflows. n8n Cloud offers managed hosting with a free tier for up to 5 executions per workflow. Pro and Enterprise cloud plans provide more executions, advanced features, and support. Self-hosting is ideal for organizations wanting maximum control at no cost.
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