Pros
- Open source; self-host for free
- 400+ integrations
- AI nodes for Claude, OpenAI, Anthropic
- Visual workflow builder
- No per-user pricing on Cloud
Product guide · Cloud API
n8n
Open-source workflow automation. Connect APIs, AI, CRM, databases. Self-host for free or use n8n Cloud. Zapier/Make alternative.
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
Pricing model
What to know before you commit
Considerations
- Cloud execution limits
- Self-hosted needs technical setup
- 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.
Where your data goes
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.
Data sovereignty. Cloud: check n8n for regions. Self-hosted: full sovereignty.
Want a recommendation for your use case?
Every team's fit is different. We'll model cost and ROI across cloud, self-hosted, and hybrid before recommending anything, including this product.