Automation

n8n

by n8n

n8n suits technical teams who want to self-host, control data location and build AI-driven workflows without per-task pricing.

From $24/mo
Advanced
Free plan
Free trial
Enterprise plans

Who it suits

Technical teams with data residency or cost-control requirements.

Strengths

  • Full control over data
  • Very low running cost when self-hosted

Limitations

  • Requires technical ownership
  • Not suitable for non-technical staff

Features

Self-hosting
Custom code steps
AI agent nodes
Execution-based pricing

Typical uses

Automation · Data Analysis · Coding · Administration

Integrations

400+ nodes · HTTP any API

Pricing

Self-hosted community edition is free; cloud plans priced by executions.

Entry plan: From $24/mo · Professional seat: about $60/user/month

Always confirm current pricing with the vendor before purchasing.

Privacy and data

Self-hosting allows complete data residency control.

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