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Open-source workflow automation with native AI nodes and full self-hosting support.

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Recommended

The best workflow automation tool for teams that want full control, AI integration, and no per-workflow pricing.

Is it right for you?

Good for

  • Automating multi-step workflows with API integrations
  • Building AI agent pipelines with LLM nodes
  • Self-hosting for data privacy and cost control
  • Complex branching logic with conditional paths
  • Webhook-triggered automations

Not good for

  • Non-technical users who want a Zapier-like experience
  • Teams needing thousands of pre-built app integrations
  • Simple two-step automations where Zapier is easier

Our experience

We run n8n self-hosted for internal operations including lead enrichment, content scheduling, and webhook-driven data pipelines. It handles our AI agent workflows reliably with Claude and GPT-4o nodes.

Processed over 2,400 workflow executions in the last 3 months across 18 active workflows. Last used May 2026

Pricing

Open Source
CommunityFree (self-hosted)
  • Unlimited workflows
  • All integrations
  • AI nodes included
Cloud Starter$24/mo
  • 2,500 executions/mo
  • Managed hosting
  • 5 active workflows
Cloud Pro$60/mo
  • 10,000 executions/mo
  • Debugging tools
  • Unlimited workflows

Workflow recipes

AI Lead Enrichment Pipeline

Enrich inbound leads with company data and AI-generated summaries.

  1. Webhook receives new lead
  2. HTTP node fetches company data
  3. AI node generates lead summary
  4. CRM node creates enriched contact

Content Publishing Workflow

Draft, review, and publish content across multiple channels.

  1. Schedule trigger fires weekly
  2. AI node generates draft from brief
  3. Slack node sends for review
  4. On approval, publish to CMS and social

Verdict history

2026-05-28
Initial verdict: recommended — Best combination of open-source flexibility, AI integration, and self-hosting for teams that can manage their own infrastructure.

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