Name: n8n
Rating: 5 (7 reviews)
Author: AppVibed

n8n Overview

n8n is a powerful workflow automation platform built for technical teams that need flexibility, scale, and control. It combines a visual editor with over 400 pre-built integrations, AI nodes, and robust developer tooling so you can orchestrate complex business processes without being limited by a low-code UI. With diverse triggers (webhooks, schedules, app events) and a rich set of data transformation nodes, you can route, merge, loop, and enrich data across your stack—then fall back to code in JavaScript or Python when you need full control. n8n can run in the cloud or self-hosted (Docker/K8s, even air-gapped), giving teams options for compliance and performance. Unlike tools that charge per operation, n8n prices by full workflow executions with unlimited steps—so complex automations remain predictable and cost-effective. It’s ideal for engineering, data, RevOps, IT, and support teams building everything from AI chatbots and content pipelines to ticketing, ETL, and internal tooling. Enterprise features like SSO/SAML/LDAP, Git-based environments, audit/log streaming, and SOC 2 compliance support production use at scale. With unlimited users and workflows on every paid plan, n8n is tailored to collaborative teams that want to build, ship, and extend automations fast—without vendor lock-in or limits on logic.

Key Features & Capabilities

400+ pre-built integrations and HTTP connector

Connect to popular apps out of the box, and use the HTTP node to reach any REST/GraphQL API or import a cURL command. This eliminates boilerplate code and speeds up integration work while keeping you flexible when a native node doesn’t exist.

Visual builder with fast, step-level iteration

Build workflows node-by-node with immediate feedback. Execute only the last step, replay data, and debug in-editor so you can prototype quickly and fix issues without re-triggering long flows.

Code when you need it (JS/Python) and extensibility

Drop to code nodes for custom transforms in JavaScript or Python. On self-hosted, add npm packages, create custom nodes, use expressions (JS + Tournament templating), and control n8n via CLI/API for advanced customization.

AI nodes and agentic workflows

Embed LLM capabilities using built-in AI nodes and LangChain to summarize, classify, and power multi-step agents. Run models in the cloud or locally and deploy to staging/production with existing scaffolding.

Scale, govern, and secure for the enterprise

Use Git-based environments, version control, and queue mode for high throughput. Enforce SSO/SAML/LDAP, stream logs, integrate external secret stores, and rely on SOC 2 audited practices for compliance and governance.

Pricing Plans

Starter

$20/month (billed annually)

2,500 workflow executions/month (unlimited steps)
Hosted by n8n
1 shared project
5 concurrent executions
Unlimited users
50 AI Workflow Builder credits
Forum support
All integrations included
Unlimited workflows

Pro

$50/month (billed annually)

10,000 workflow executions/month (unlimited steps)
Hosted by n8n
Everything in Starter
3 shared projects
20 concurrent executions
7 days of insights
150 AI Workflow Builder credits
Admin roles
Global variables
Workflow history and execution search

Business (Self-hosted)

$800/month (billed annually)

40,000 workflow executions/month (unlimited steps)
Self-hosted
Everything in Pro
6 shared projects
SSO, SAML and LDAP
30 days of insights
Different environments
Scaling options
Version control using Git
Forum support

Enterprise

Custom pricing

Hosted by n8n or Self-hosted
Everything in Business
Unlimited shared projects
200+ concurrent executions
365 days of insights
1000 AI Workflow Builder credits (n8n Cloud only)
External secret store integration
Log streaming and extended data retention
Dedicated support with SLA
Invoice billing

All plans include unlimited users, unlimited workflows, and every integration. Pricing is based on monthly workflow executions (not per step). Annual billing saves 17% vs monthly. Free trial: Starter/Pro include all Pro features with 2,500 executions, 5 concurrency, 320MiB RAM, 10 millicore burstable CPU, and 20 AI credits; Business trial is 14 days. Community Edition (self-hosted) is available free on GitHub. Startup Plan: 50% off Business for eligible companies (<20 employees).

Pros & Cons

Pros

Execution-based pricing with unlimited steps keeps complex automations predictable and cost-effective compared to per-task models.
Deep ecosystem with 400+ pre-built nodes plus HTTP/cURL support ensures you can integrate virtually any app or API.
Hybrid deployment: cloud or fully self-hosted (Docker/K8s, even air-gapped) with SOC 2, SSO/SAML/LDAP, and external secret stores for compliance.
Developer-friendly: fall back to JS/Python, add npm packages, create custom nodes, and control via API/CLI for advanced extensibility.
Production-grade operations: Git-based environments, version control, execution logging, error workflows, and queue mode for scale.

Cons

×Business plan jump is sizable (from Pro 10K executions to Business 40K at $800/mo) and may be costly for mid-scale teams.
×Some advanced capabilities (custom nodes, CLI, adding npm packages) are available only on self-hosted, requiring infra ownership.
×Lower tiers have limited history and retention (e.g., 7–30 days), which may not meet strict auditing requirements.
×Self-hosted Business/Enterprise licenses must ping a license server daily, which can be challenging for fully air-gapped environments.
×Free trial resource limits (e.g., 320MiB RAM, burstable CPU) can constrain testing of heavier workloads.

User Reviews

Dennis Zahrt, Director of Global IT Service Delivery (Delivery Hero)

We have seen drastic efficiency improvements since we started using n8n for user management. It's incredibly powerful, but also simple to use.

Luka Pilic, Marketplace Tech Lead (StepStone)

We’ve sped up our integration of marketplace data sources by 25X. It takes me 2 hours max to connect up APIs and transform the data we need. You can’t do this that fast in code.

Martino Bonfiglioli, Senior Product Manager

The idea is that everybody in the organization can use n8n to manage data retrieval or data transformation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s included in the n8n free trial?

Starter/Pro trials include all Pro features (Global Variables, Insights, Admin Roles) with Starter limits: 5 concurrent executions, 320MiB RAM, 10 millicore burstable CPU, and 2,500 executions plus 20 AI credits. The Business plan trial provides full Business features for 14 days. No credit card is required for Starter/Pro trials; Business requires a credit card.

How does n8n pricing work and what are executions?

n8n charges by workflow executions—one complete run of your workflow—regardless of the number of steps. This is more predictable than per-task pricing and lets you build complex automations without worrying about step counts.

How can I estimate how many executions I need?

List your main workflows and their trigger frequency. For example, a daily schedule is ~30 executions/month; a 5-minute schedule is ~8,600–8,900/month. For webhooks, estimate event volume per day; for chatbots, multiply expected conversations by average messages per conversation.

Where do I see my execution usage?

You can review usage in the Insights Dashboard. Business plan users receive weekly emails summarizing execution counts across instances with their license key. Annual Business subscribers are contacted at 80% of their quota.

How does usage tracking work on self-hosted?

Business/Enterprise features on self-hosted require a license key that pings the license server daily to stay active and report production executions. Telemetry is collected by default but can be disabled; see the privacy docs for details.

Does the Business plan include support?

Business is self-serve. Dedicated support with SLAs is available only on the Enterprise plan. Community forum support is available to all.

What’s the difference between forum and dedicated support?

Forum support is community-driven, while dedicated support provides direct access to n8n’s team with guaranteed response times via SLAs—suited for mission-critical workloads.

What does ‘collaborate on workflows’ mean?

Multiple users can work together with shared workflows and credentials, using role-based access control to manage permissions for viewers, editors, and admins.

How do I upgrade from Community to Business?

After purchasing Business you’ll receive a license key by email. Apply it to your existing Community instance following the license key docs. Existing subscriptions (Starter, Pro, etc.) are not auto-cancelled—you must cancel them separately.

On how many instances can I use my Business/Enterprise license?

A license key can be applied to unlimited instances. Combined usage across those instances counts toward your plan’s execution quota.

What happens if I exceed my execution quota?

Workflows continue running, but overage charges may apply if you don’t upgrade. Sales will reach out as you approach your limit. For Business, overages are €4,000 per additional 300,000 executions.

Can I cancel or pay by wire transfer?

Monthly subscriptions can be cancelled anytime at the end of the billing cycle. Annual cancellations take effect at term end. n8n offers invoice/wire transfer for Annual Business and Enterprise; generate your contract via the self-serve DocuSign forms.

Is n8n secure and where is my data stored?

n8n is SOC 2 audited and supports secure credential storage, RBAC, and external secret stores. For hosted plans, data is stored in the EU (Frankfurt, Germany). Self-hosted data resides wherever you deploy.

Do you offer discounts or an affiliate program?

Yes. Startups under 20 employees can get 50% off Business (subject to eligibility). An affiliate program is also available.

Why pay based on executions if I self-host?

Pricing reflects the value delivered rather than infrastructure costs. Business/Enterprise features are designed for organizations deriving measurable outcomes from automation and AI, where ROI typically justifies the investment.

How do I get started with support automation in n8n?

Browse Support templates (chatbots, ticketing, feedback) and customize them. The easiest path is n8n Cloud—no install needed. Alternatively, self-host for full control and customized use cases.

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