n8n
Open-source workflow automation with built-in AI capabilities
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Automation PlatformsFree (self-hosted), cloud from $20/mo
About n8n
n8n is a self-hostable workflow automation platform with 400+ integrations and native AI nodes. Build complex automations visually — from simple API chains to AI agent workflows with LLM calls, vector stores, and tool use. Fair-code licensed.
Features
✦400+ integrations (APIs, databases, SaaS)
✦Native AI nodes (LLM, vector store, RAG chains)
✦Visual drag-and-drop workflow builder
✦Self-hostable via Docker (full data control)
✦Webhook triggers, cron schedules, event-driven
✦JavaScript/Python code nodes for custom logic
✦Credential management and encryption
✦Active community (52K+ GitHub stars)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Self-hostable (full data control)
- +400+ integrations
- +Visual workflow builder
- +Native AI/LLM nodes
- +Active community
Cons
- −Resource-heavy for self-hosting
- −Learning curve for complex workflows
Platforms
macOSLinuxWindowsDocker
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