n8n is the developer-favorite automation platform: node-based workflows you can self-host, with code steps when you need them and LangChain-powered AI agent nodes built in. Execution-based pricing makes complex workflows dramatically cheaper than per-task rivals.
Automation & WorkflowsFreemiumEstablishedFrom Free (self-hosted) / Cloud from €24 per month
500+ nodesAny API via HTTP nodeLangChain agent nodesDocker/KubernetesCustom code (JS/Python)
Strengths
＋Self-hostable with full data control
＋Per-execution pricing: complex multi-step flows cost the same as simple ones
＋First-class AI agents, RAG and model nodes in the canvas
Limitations
－Sustainable-use license is not OSI open source
－Steeper learning curve than Zapier for non-technical users
－Smaller app catalog than Zapier
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One of the fastest-growing GitHub projects; 100K+ stars
GitHub repository
Oct 2025
Raised major funding at multi-billion valuation to expand AI features· re-check
Funding announcements
Mar 2025
Native AI agent nodes built on LangChain· re-check
n8n documentation
May 2025
Intelligence on n8n
Releasemedium impactDec 15, 2025
n8n ships expanded AI agent nodes with multi-agent support
n8n's canvas now supports orchestrating multiple cooperating agents with shared memory, narrowing the gap with code-first frameworks while keeping visual debugging.