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n8n
shipSource-available workflow automation with strong AI agent nodes.
journal entry · observed by @whysanesanders · verified 2026-08-15
The sweet spot between no-code and code: visual workflows with real AI agent nodes, self-hostable so your data stays yours. Replaces a scary amount of Zapier plus custom glue code.
Known limitations
- Fair-code license, not true open source for resale.
- Error handling in big workflows gets messy.
- Cloud per-execution pricing stings at volume.
Facts
- pricing
- freemium
- price note
- self-host free; cloud Starter €24/mo (€20/mo billed yearly)
- free tier
- yes
- open source
- yes
- api
- yes
- self-host
- yes
- category
- agents
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