n8n
AutomationConnects your apps so tasks happen automatically, without you.
n8n links your apps and AI tools together so tasks that used to take manual work happen on their own. You set it up once, visually or with code, then it runs in the cloud or on your own server.
Visit n8nWhat can n8n do?
Build automations by dragging and dropping: No coding needed for most tasks, but you can write your own custom logic when the drag-and-drop pieces aren't enough.
Connect to apps that aren't built in: If an app isn't already supported, you can still connect to it directly instead of being stuck.
Build AI agents that can think through steps: Create an AI assistant that can plan, use tools, and remember context across a task, not just answer one question.
Self-host for full control: Run n8n on your own computer or server for free, with no limits and full control over your data.
See exactly what your AI is doing: Watch each step and decision your AI agent makes on screen, instead of just getting a final answer with no explanation.
Build automations from a prompt, not just visually: Describe what you want in plain language and n8n's AI Workflow Builder generates the automation for you, ready to adjust on the visual canvas.
Quick Facts
Free Plan?
Yes, self-hosted is free
Pricing
From €20/month
Launched
2019
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Pros
Billed per workflow, not per step: A 20-step workflow counts as one run, not twenty. Zapier and Make both charge per step, so complex workflows cost far less here.
Free to self-host: Run n8n on your own server with no per-run cost and no cap, paying only for your own hosting.
More flexible than no-code competitors: Write your own code whenever a workflow needs logic the simple building blocks can't handle.
Strong AI agent building: Built-in AI agent tools, memory, and support for connecting to any AI model, made for more than simple app-to-app triggers.
Connects to thousands of apps: n8n lists over 2,000 built-in integrations, on top of the ability to connect to almost any other app or API (a way two pieces of software talk to each other) yourself.
Cons
Takes more effort to learn than simpler tools: Setting things up and fixing mistakes takes more know-how than an easier tool like Zapier, especially if you are not used to this kind of software.
Hard to tell what went wrong when something breaks: If a step fails, it often just shows nothing instead of explaining why, so you are left guessing until you figure out the problem yourself.
Self-hosting shifts the work to you: Skipping Cloud pricing means running and maintaining your own server, which isn't free in time even if it's free in dollars.
Pricing
Starter: €20/month
2,500 workflow executions a month, 1 shared project, and 2,300 AI credits. Billed annually.
Pro: €50/month
Most popular10,000 workflow executions a month, 3 shared projects, up to 13,700 AI credits, and workflow history. Billed annually.
Business: €667/month
40,000 workflow executions a month, SSO (one login for your whole team), self-hosting option, and Git version control (a way to track and undo changes to your setup). Billed annually.
Pricing and features may have changed. Check n8n's website for the latest details.
Knowtably Rating
Knowtably's Take
n8n's biggest advantage is how it charges: a 20-step automation still counts as one run, not twenty, so complex tasks cost far less than on tools that charge per step. It also lets you customize things further when the simple building blocks aren't enough, though that takes more effort to learn, and running it yourself instead of paying monthly means you look after the computer it runs on.
We'd choose this if: You're comfortable with some technical setup, run workflows with several steps, and want to avoid paying per step or handing data control to a third party.
We wouldn't choose this if: You want the simplest possible builder with zero setup, or you'd rather not troubleshoot an occasional broken step yourself.
Excellent
Knowtably Rating
Quick Facts
Free Plan?
Yes, self-hosted is free
Pricing
From €20/month
Launched
2019
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany