What is n8n used for?

n8n is a workflow automation platform for connecting apps, moving data, and building AI-powered automations. Teams use it for lead routing, support triage, reporting, data syncing, and AI agent workflows. Learn more at n8n.io.

The self-hosted Community Edition is free to run, though you pay for your own server and any AI model usage. n8n Cloud and enterprise features require paid plans. Check the official pricing page for current details.

n8n is source-available and described as fair-code. It is governed by the Sustainable Use License, which has conditions for commercial use, so review the license for your situation.

Can n8n build AI agents?

Yes. n8n includes an AI Agent node that works with chat models, memory, tools, and vector stores. Agents can call other n8n nodes and workflows as tools.

Which AI models work with n8n?

n8n supports many providers, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Mistral, and can connect to local models through tools like Ollama.

Does n8n support MCP?

Yes. n8n supports the Model Context Protocol, so agents can use MCP servers as tools. Features vary by version, so check the documentation.

How is n8n different from Zapier?

n8n offers self-hosting, deeper code and AI customization, and execution-based pricing. Zapier is generally simpler for non-technical teams. The right choice depends on your technical skills, budget, and data requirements.

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n8n

AI-native workflow automation platform combining visual workflows, code, self-hosting, and autonomous AI agents.

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Starting Price

Free €0/month (self-hosted) · Starter from €20/month

AI Agents

Standalone Agents + AI Agent workflow node

Integrations

1,000+ apps and services

Best For

Technical teams / developers / SMBs / enterprises needing flexible automation

About n8n

n8n combines workflow automation with standalone AI Agents and the AI Agent node. It supports visual building, custom code, APIs, RAG, memory, approvals, sub-agents, more than 1,000 integrations, cloud deployment, and self-hosting.

Specifications

Pricing

3 specifications

Starting Price	Free €0/month (self-hosted) · Starter from €20/month
Free Plan	Community Edition: €0 software cost when self-hosted; Cloud offers a 14-day trial
Usage Limits / Credits	Starter: 2,500 executions + 1,600 Assistant credits/month · Pro: 10,000 executions + up to 9,600 Assistant credits/month · one agent turn = one execution

Overview

4 specifications

Primary Use Case	AI agents and advanced workflow automation
Best For	Technical teams / developers / SMBs / enterprises needing flexible automation
Deployment	Cloud and self-hosted
Ease of Use	Intermediate

Automation

13 specifications

AI Agents	Standalone Agents + AI Agent workflow node
No-Code Builder	Visual node-based builder with AI-assisted building
Workflow Automation	Visual workflows with unlimited steps per execution
Multi-Agent Support	Multi-agent systems; agents can delegate to specialized sub-agents
Autonomous Execution	Goal-driven agents choose tools and workflows and determine execution steps

Custom Integrations	HTTP Request, GraphQL/API calls, custom nodes and MCP connections
API Access	Public API plus HTTP/API nodes for programmatic automation
Webhooks	Webhook triggers and webhook-based workflow endpoints
Custom Code	JavaScript and Python code steps inside workflows
Self-Hosting	Community Edition self-hosted; Business self-hosted; Enterprise cloud or self-hosted

LLM Support	Use any LLM; model/provider choice with own credentials or supported hosted models
Knowledge Base / RAG	RAG with internal documents, vector stores, data sources and retrieval workflows
Memory	Session and cross-session memory for standalone Agents
Supported AI Models	Bring your own model credentials; n8n Agents support provider/model selection and Gateway models

Collaboration	Unlimited users; shared projects: 1 Starter, 3 Pro, 6 Business, unlimited Enterprise
Monitoring & Logs	Execution history, insights, audit trails; Enterprise adds log streaming and extended retention
Enterprise Plan	Custom executions and pricing; 200+ concurrent executions, governance and dedicated SLA support
SSO / Enterprise Security	Business: SSO + LDAP; Enterprise adds advanced governance, secret store and log streaming

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