Automate Anything with n8n —
the AI-Native Zapier Killer
Build powerful AI workflows in minutes. Connect 500+ apps, run on your own server, and pay a fraction of what Zapier charges. Open-source. Unstoppable.
Why n8n wins in 2026
Six reasons teams are switching from Zapier and Make this year.
Native AI Agents
Drop in OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, or local LLMs. Build true AI agents — not just glue code.
500+ Integrations
Slack, Notion, Stripe, Postgres, HubSpot, Airtable — and an HTTP node for everything else.
Code When You Need It
JavaScript, Python, custom nodes. Visual when easy, code when powerful.
Self-Host or Cloud
Run on your own server for free, or use n8n Cloud. Your data, your rules.
Privacy-First
Fair-code license. No vendor lock-in. Workflows belong to you.
Massive Community
65k+ GitHub stars, thousands of templates, active Discord and forum.
How n8n actually works
Every workflow is a chain of nodes. A trigger fires, data flows through transformations, AI, and integrations, then lands wherever you need it — all in real time.
Step 1: Trigger
Webhook, schedule, email, form submission, database change — anything.
Step 2: AI + Logic
Plug in an LLM, write JS, branch with conditions, loop over arrays.
Step 3: Action
Update Postgres, send Slack, post to Notion, charge Stripe — 500+ apps.
See n8n in action
Official 2-minute walkthrough.
Honest pricing
Pay per execution, not per task. A fraction of Zapier's cost.
Community
Self-hosted forever
- Unlimited workflows
- Unlimited executions
- All 500+ nodes
- Run on your own server
- Community support
Starter
n8n Cloud, hassle-free
- 2,500 workflow executions
- 5 active workflows
- Hosted by n8n
- Forum + email support
- Cancel anytime
Pro
For growing teams
- 10,000 executions
- 15 active workflows
- Admin dashboard
- Global variables
- Workflow history (14d)
Pricing as of 2026. Verify current plans on the official n8n site.
n8n vs Zapier vs Make
| Feature | n8n | Zapier | Make |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-hostable | Yes (free) | No | No |
| Native AI agents | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Custom code (JS/Python) | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Starting price | $0 | $19.99/mo | $9/mo |
| Open source | Yes | No | No |
| Workflow ownership | 100% yours | Locked in | Locked in |
Frequently asked
Is n8n really free?+
Yes — the self-hosted Community Edition is free forever with unlimited workflows and executions. You only pay if you choose n8n Cloud for hosted convenience.
Do I need to code?+
No. n8n is fully visual. But when you need power, you can drop into JavaScript or Python inside any node.
How does n8n compare to Zapier?+
n8n is open-source, self-hostable, supports custom code, and costs a fraction of Zapier — especially at scale. Zapier is simpler for non-technical teams; n8n is more powerful for everyone else.
Can I build AI agents?+
Yes. n8n has first-class support for OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Ollama, vector databases, and LangChain-style agent loops.
Is my data safe?+
Self-host n8n and your data never leaves your infrastructure. n8n Cloud is GDPR-compliant and SOC 2 audited.
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