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Open-source workflow automation platform under a fair-code license with the best AI/LangChain integration of any automation tool. Self-host for unlimited free executions on a $5-20/month VPS, or use managed cloud hosting. Backed by $180M Series C at a $2.5B valuation in October 2025, n8n has 70+ dedicated AI nodes for building LLM pipelines, agent workflows, and RAG systems.
The most widely adopted no-code automation platform with 7,000+ app integrations, designed for non-technical users who need to connect tools without writing code or managing infrastructure. Linear "Zap" workflows are the easiest entry point in automation, with a free tier for simple use cases. AI features (Zapier AI Actions) allow chatbots and LLMs to trigger Zapier workflows via natural language.
Open-source workflow automation platform under a fair-code license with the best AI/LangChain integration of any automation tool. Self-host for unlimited free executions on a $5-20/month VPS, or use managed cloud hosting. Backed by $180M Series C at a $2.5B valuation in October 2025, n8n has 70+ dedicated AI nodes for building LLM pipelines, agent workflows, and RAG systems.
The most widely adopted no-code automation platform with 7,000+ app integrations, designed for non-technical users who need to connect tools without writing code or managing infrastructure. Linear "Zap" workflows are the easiest entry point in automation, with a free tier for simple use cases. AI features (Zapier AI Actions) allow chatbots and LLMs to trigger Zapier workflows via natural language.
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| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Category | Workflow Automation | Workflow Automation |
| Description | Open-source workflow automation platform under a fair-code license with the best AI/LangChain integration of any automation tool. Self-host for unlimited free executions on a $5-20/month VPS, or use managed cloud hosting. Backed by $180M Series C at a $2.5B valuation in October 2025, n8n has 70+ dedicated AI nodes for building LLM pipelines, agent workflows, and RAG systems. | The most widely adopted no-code automation platform with 7,000+ app integrations, designed for non-technical users who need to connect tools without writing code or managing infrastructure. Linear "Zap" workflows are the easiest entry point in automation, with a free tier for simple use cases. AI features (Zapier AI Actions) allow chatbots and LLMs to trigger Zapier workflows via natural language. |
| Features | ||
| 70+ AI and LangChain nodes (most AI-capable automation platform) | ||
| Self-hosted option with unlimited executions on any server or VPS | ||
| Full JavaScript and Python code execution nodes | ||
| Visual workflow builder with drag-and-drop interface | ||
| 400+ integrations including HTTP request node for any REST API | ||
| Fair-code license — modify, self-host, and distribute without vendor lock-in | ||
| Docker and Kubernetes deployment with official Helm charts | ||
| AI agent nodes: chain LLMs, memory, tools, and data sources visually | ||
| Webhook triggers, cron schedulers, and 50+ event-based triggers | ||
| Enterprise SSO, RBAC, and audit logs on hosted plans | ||
| 7,000+ app integrations — largest integration catalog of any automation platform | ||
| Zap builder: single-trigger linear workflow with filter, delay, and path steps | ||
| Paths: conditional branching for up to 3 branches per Zap | ||
| AI Actions: allow ChatGPT, Claude, and other LLMs to trigger Zapier workflows via natural language | ||
| Tables: built-in database for data storage between Zaps | ||
| Interfaces: no-code forms and portals that trigger Zaps | ||
| Zapier Central: AI bot creation with workflow triggers connected to 7,000+ apps | ||
| Sub-Zaps: modular reusable workflow blocks called from multiple Zaps | ||
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