n8n
by n8n GmbH
Fair-code workflow automation with native AI capabilities
Overview
n8n is a workflow automation platform that combines visual building with custom code. It offers 400+ integrations and native AI capabilities for building agents and workflows.
Key Statistics
Overall Rating
4.6/5
GitHub Stars
49,500
Last Updated
2025-10
Version
1.65.1
Features
Workflow automation
Workflow automation capabilities
Business process automation
Business process automation capabilities
API integration
API integration capabilities
Getting Started
Installation
npm install n8n -g
Quick Start
Install n8n and access visual workflow builder
Code Example
npx n8n
Pros & Cons
Advantages
Fair-code license allows self-hosting with source access
400+ pre-built integrations reduce development time
Visual interface lowers barrier to entry
Strong community with active development
Native AI capabilities built-in
Can write custom code when needed
Enterprise-ready with commercial support
Self-host or cloud options available
Limitations
Fair-code license has restrictions for commercial offerings
Visual interface can be limiting for very complex logic
Learning curve for advanced workflow patterns
Cloud pricing can escalate with usage
Some integrations require manual configuration
Less suitable for pure code-first development
Technical Details
Primary Language
TypeScript
Supported Languages
License
Fair-code (Sustainable Use License + Enterprise)
Enterprise Ready
Yes
Community Size
Very Large
Pricing
Freemium
Starting at 20
Free self-hosted. Cloud: Starter $20/mo, Pro $50/mo, Enterprise custom
Performance Metrics
easeOfUse
5/5
scalability
4/5
documentation
5/5
community
5/5
performance
4/5
Common Use Cases
Business process automation
API integration and data synchronization
Marketing automation workflows
Customer data management
E-commerce automation
Internal tool integration
Data pipeline orchestration
AI agent workflows with 400+ integrations