n8n is a flexible workflow automation and AI orchestration platform built for connecting applications, APIs, databases, AI models, and internal systems. Its visual node-based editor lets users design multi-step workflows while retaining the option to add JavaScript, Python, API requests, custom nodes, and advanced logic when greater control is required.
The platform supports traditional business automation alongside AI agents, tool calling, human-in-the-loop workflows, webhooks, data processing, and custom integrations. Teams can use n8n Cloud for managed infrastructure or self-host the platform to retain greater control over deployment and data. Advanced plans add collaboration, Git-based version control, multiple environments, SSO, scaling capabilities, logging, governance, and enterprise security controls.
n8n charges paid plans primarily according to workflow executions rather than individual workflow steps. A complete workflow run counts as one execution regardless of the number of steps it contains. Paid plans include unlimited workflows, users, steps, and integrations. Annual billing currently saves approximately 17% compared with monthly pricing. n8n also offers a Startup Plan for qualifying companies with fewer than 20 employees, providing 50% off the Business plan. The current annual price is €333/month for 40,000 executions.
For individuals getting started with cloud-hosted workflow automation and AI-powered processes.
For solo builders and small teams running production workflows with higher execution capacity and collaboration controls.
n8n is an AI workflow automation and orchestration platform for building agents and multi-step automations that connect apps, APIs, data, and custom code across cloud or self-hosted environments.
Visual Workflow Builder - Design complex automations through a node-based workflow canvas.
AI Agent Workflows - Build agents that combine models, tools, business data, logic, and human approvals.
App & API Integrations - Connect business applications, APIs, databases, and internal systems.
JavaScript & Python Support - Add custom code when visual workflow components are not enough.
Model Flexibility - Work with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, open-source models, and other providers.
Cloud or Self-Hosted Deployment - Choose managed n8n Cloud or operate n8n within your own infrastructure.
Webhooks & API Automation - Trigger workflows from external systems and expose automated processes programmatically.
Custom Nodes - Extend n8n with purpose-built integrations and internal tools.
Workflow Monitoring & Debugging - Inspect executions, errors, logs, retries, and workflow history.
Source Control & Environments - Business and Enterprise users can manage development and production environments with Git.
Enterprise Governance - Higher plans add identity management, external secrets, log streaming, data retention, and scaling controls.
AI agent development
Business process automation
Sales and CRM automation
Marketing workflow automation
Customer-support automation
Data synchronization and ETL
API orchestration
Lead enrichment and routing
IT and DevOps automation
Security operations
Internal workflow automation
AI-powered research workflows
Multi-agent systems
Database and spreadsheet automation
Webhook-based integrations
Scheduled reporting and notifications