Fair-code workflow automation with AI agents and self-hosting
n8n is a workflow automation tool from Berlin that combines a visual node editor with the option to write JavaScript or Python, which suits technical teams. It offers hundreds of integrations, webhooks and AI agent nodes for building workflows around large language models. It can be self-hosted for free under the Sustainable Use License or used through the paid n8n Cloud.
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- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Free self-hosting keeps workflows and data on your own servers
- JavaScript or Python code nodes alongside the visual editor
- Capable AI agent nodes for building LLM workflows
Cons
- Sustainable Use License restricts some commercial uses, so it is not open source
- More technical than Zapier for non-developers
- Self-hosting means maintaining servers and updates yourself
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