n8n
Best For
Technical teams who want to self-host, keep data in their own infrastructure, and drop into code when a node runs out.
Not Ideal For
Non-technical users — the free path is self-hosted, which means running and updating it yourself.
Pros & Cons
- Free and unlimited when self-hosted
- Open source, so the workflow runner is auditable
- JavaScript and Python nodes for anything the UI cannot express
- Execution-based pricing rather than per-task
- Self-hosting is real operational work
- Fewer polished connectors than Zapier or Make
- Cloud pricing is quoted in EUR, so the USD cost moves with the exchange rate
Key Features
Self-hostable
Node-based editor
Native AI agent and LangChain nodes
Custom code nodes
Pricing Breakdown
n8n offers a free, open-source self-hosted Community Edition with unlimited executions (server costs apply, typically $3.70-7/month for managed hosting). Cloud-hosted plans include Starter at $24/month (2,500 executions), Pro at $60/month (10,000 executions), Business at approximately $800/month (40,000 executions), and custom Enterprise pricing. Annual billing for Cloud plans offers a discount, with Starter at $20/month and Pro at $50/month when billed annually. All cloud plans include unlimited workflows and unlimited users.
Pricing verified Sep 7, 2026
⚠️ Pricing is subject to change. Always verify current pricing on the tool's official website before purchasing.
Free Tier
Unlimited executions (self-hosted Community Edition); server costs apply (e.g., $3.70-7/month for managed hosting).
Integrations
Who Should Use This
Technical teams who want to self-host, keep data in their own infrastructure, and drop into code when a node runs out.
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