It fits when
- 01 Open source; self-host for free
- 02 400+ integrations
- 03 AI nodes for Claude, OpenAI, Anthropic
- 04 Visual workflow builder
- 05 No per-user pricing on Cloud
Product guideCloud API
n8n
Open-source workflow automation. Connect APIs, AI, CRM, databases. Self-host for free or use n8n Cloud. Zapier/Make alternative.
02 · Use cases
What teams actually use it for.
- AI pipelines (chain LLMs, RAG)
- CRM and sales automation
- Data sync between systems
- Support ticket routing
- Document processing
- API orchestration
- Scheduled workflows
03 · Pricing
What you'd pay.
04 · Business fit
What to know before you commit.
It doesn't fit when
- 01 Cloud execution limits
- 02 Self-hosted needs technical setup
- 03 Learning curve for complex workflows
When it makes sense
Good for teams wanting Zapier/Make-style automation with self-host option. Self-host when you need data sovereignty or high volume; Cloud when you want convenience.
05 · Data handling
Where your data goes.
Summary
Cloud: data on n8n infrastructure. Self-hosted: data stays on your server. Check n8n privacy policy.
GDPR · Compliance
n8n Cloud has data processing terms. Self-hosted: you control compliance.
Sovereignty
Cloud: check n8n for regions. Self-hosted: full sovereignty.
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Next step
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