# N8N **Category**: Business Productivity **Company**: n8n GmbH **Type**: Workflow Automation Platform ## Overview n8n is a free and source-available workflow automation tool that uniquely combines AI capabilities with business process automation. Designed for technical teams, it provides the flexibility of code with the speed of no-code, enabling users to build complex automation workflows through a visual, node-based interface. ## Links & Resources ### Official Links - **Website**: [n8n.io](https://n8n.io/) - **Documentation**: [n8n Documentation](https://docs.n8n.io/) - **Pricing**: [n8n Pricing](https://n8n.io/pricing/) ### Social Media - **n8n Twitter**: [@n8n_io](https://twitter.com/n8n_io) - **n8n GitHub**: [n8n Repository](https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n) - **Community**: [n8n Community](https://community.n8n.io/) ### Additional Resources - **Templates**: [n8n Workflow Templates](https://n8n.io/workflows/) - **Integrations**: [n8n Integrations](https://n8n.io/integrations/) ## Tool Evaluation *Not reviewed* - See [[Tool Evaluation Template]] for evaluation criteria ### Key Features - Visual, node-based workflow editor with drag-and-drop interface - 500+ integrations with popular apps, services, and databases - Custom code steps supporting JavaScript and Python - AI-powered nodes with LangChain integration for building modular AI applications - Self-hosting capabilities with complete data control - Version control and collaboration features using Git - Custom API requests (HTTP, GraphQL) and webhook triggers - Global variables and environment management (dev, staging, prod) - SOC 2 & 3 compliance with enterprise security features - No-operations pricing model (doesn't charge based on workflow complexity) - Tested configuration: 2.3GB memory allocation for optimal performance ## Use Cases ### Primary Applications - Business process automation and workflow optimization - Data synchronization between multiple platforms - AI-powered document processing and analysis - Customer onboarding and communication workflows - Lead generation and CRM automation - Content creation and social media management - E-commerce order processing and inventory management - DevOps automation and CI/CD pipeline integration ### Potential Workflow Integration Ideas 1. **Sales Pipeline Automation**: Automate lead capture, qualification, and nurturing processes 2. **Customer Support**: Create automated ticket routing and response systems 3. **Content Marketing**: Schedule and distribute content across multiple platforms 4. **Data Processing**: Extract, transform, and load data between different systems 5. **AI Document Analysis**: Automatically process and categorize incoming documents 6. **E-commerce Operations**: Automate inventory updates, order processing, and customer notifications ## Pricing ### Plan Tiers - **Starter**: 2.5k executions saved, 5 concurrent executions, up to 1 day workflow history - **Pro**: 25k executions saved, 20-50 concurrent executions, up to 5 days workflow history - **Enterprise**: 50k executions saved, higher concurrent limits, up to 1 year workflow history ### Deployment Options - **Self-Hosted**: Free with all platform capabilities - **Cloud Hosting**: Paid plans with managed infrastructure - **No Operations Charges**: Unlike competitors, n8n doesn't charge based on workflow complexity or number of operations *Detailed pricing coming soon* ## Pros & Cons ### Advantages - ✅ Free self-hosting option with full feature access - ✅ No charges based on workflow complexity or operations count - ✅ Extensive integration library with 500+ connectors - ✅ Code flexibility with JavaScript and Python support - ✅ AI capabilities with LangChain integration - ✅ Open-source with active community development - ✅ Enterprise-grade security and compliance features - ✅ Visual workflow design with powerful customization options ### Disadvantages - ❌ Steeper learning curve compared to simpler automation tools - ❌ Self-hosting requires technical expertise for setup and maintenance - ❌ Limited workflow history retention on lower-tier plans - ❌ May require coding knowledge for advanced customizations - ❌ Smaller community compared to established competitors like Zapier ## Notes & Updates *Coming soon* ### Recommended For - Technical teams and developers - Businesses requiring complex workflow automation - Organizations with data privacy and control requirements - Companies seeking cost-effective automation solutions - Teams needing AI-powered workflow capabilities - Agencies managing multiple client systems and integrations ## Related Tools ### Workflow Automation Alternatives - [[GumLoop]] - AI-powered workflow automation - [Zapier](https://zapier.com/) - Popular no-code automation platform - [Make (formerly Integromat)](https://www.make.com/) - Visual automation platform - [Microsoft Power Automate](https://powerautomate.microsoft.com/) - Enterprise workflow automation - [Pipedream](https://pipedream.com/) - Developer-focused automation platform ### Complementary Tools - [Airtable](https://airtable.com/) - Database and project management - [Slack](https://slack.com/) - Team communication and notifications - [Google Workspace](https://workspace.google.com/) - Business productivity suite ## Rankings *Coming soon* --- *Last Updated: 2025-07-27*