n8n
n8n is a workflow automation tool that is source available and can be self-hosted, with AI and agent nodes built in. Popular with technical builders who want control over their data and running costs.
Cloud Starter: EUR 20/month equivalent billed annually, with 2,500 workflow executions. Self-hosting still needs infrastructure, maintenance and a licence review.
Price reviewed · Checked 29 September 2026. Provider pricing · Research record
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Editorial trial guidance, rather than a hands-on benchmark or a promise of results.
- A useful starting task
- Building workflows with control over execution and hosting.
- Your first test
- Test a sample workflow, failed credential, retry and backup restore.
- What drives the cost
- Hosting, execution plan, maintenance and connected APIs.
- Watch out for
- Self-hosting needs patching and backups; check licensing for the intended service.
Before subscribing, confirm the required integration, usage allowance, overage, export options and cancellation terms in the provider’s current documentation.
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