Open-source, self-hosted workflow automation platform with 400+ integrations and native AI capabilities.
Why it matters now: Self-hosted automation with unlimited executions and native AI capabilities.
n8n is a fair-code workflow automation platform that combines visual building with custom code, enabling unlimited self-hosted deployment for free. It stands apart by offering true self-hosting with unlimited executions — a stark contrast to per-execution pricing models — and connects to over 400 APIs and services through a powerful node-based interface.
The platform has evolved into an enterprise-grade solution following $180 million in Series C funding (October 2025, $2.5B valuation), yet remains accessible to individual developers. With continuous release cadence and expanding AI capabilities, n8n positions itself as the strategic automation engine for organizations prioritizing data sovereignty and cost efficiency while maintaining the sophistication needed for multi-step, AI-driven workflows.
Minimum 2 cores, 2 GB RAM. Production: 4-8+ cores, 4-8 GB+ RAM, PostgreSQL, Redis, NVMe SSD 80 GB+.