Self-hosted workflow automation with 400+ integrations. Build powerful automations with a visual editor — no vendor lock-in.
n8n is a workflow automation platform that connects your apps and services. Think Zapier or Make, but self-hosted and open source. Build automations visually with a drag-and-drop editor, or drop into code when you need full control.
With 400+ integrations, n8n connects to practically everything — databases, APIs, CRMs, email services, AI models, and more. Unlike SaaS tools with per-execution pricing, self-hosting n8n on InstaPods means unlimited workflows and executions for a flat monthly fee.
Connect to Slack, GitHub, Google Sheets, PostgreSQL, OpenAI, Stripe, and hundreds more. New nodes added regularly.
Build workflows by dragging and connecting nodes. See data flow in real time. Debug step by step.
Write JavaScript or Python in any node. Full control when visual nodes aren't enough. Import npm packages.
Your data stays on your server. No third-party access to your credentials, API keys, or workflow data.
Built-in AI nodes for OpenAI, Anthropic, and local models. Build AI agents and chains visually.
Trigger workflows via webhooks, cron schedules, or events. React to changes in real time.
Select n8n from the app marketplace, pick the Build plan, and click deploy. That's it.
InstaPods creates a real Linux server, installs n8n, configures networking, and sets up HTTPS. Takes about 60 seconds.
Open n8n in your browser, create an account, and start building automations with the visual editor.
n8n needs a bit more resources for workflow execution. Our Build plan is the perfect fit. See our full n8n pricing breakdown for Cloud vs self-hosted costs.
See how n8n stacks up against paid automation tools.
n8n vs Zapier compared on pricing, features, and limits. Zapier charges per task starting at $20/mo. n8n is open source with unlimited executions - self-host for $3/mo.
n8n vs Make (formerly Integromat) compared on pricing, operations, and features. Make charges per operation. n8n gives you unlimited executions - self-host for $3/mo.
n8n vs Microsoft Power Automate compared on pricing, licensing, and features. Power Automate costs $15/user/mo and needs Microsoft 365. n8n is open source - self-host for $3/mo.
n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform with 400+ integrations. It lets you connect apps and services using a visual drag-and-drop editor or custom code, and can be self-hosted for full data control - unlike SaaS alternatives that store your credentials on their servers.
n8n's source code is free under a fair-code license, but you need a server to run it. On InstaPods you can deploy n8n starting at $7/mo on the Build plan, which includes hosting, HTTPS, and unlimited workflow executions with no per-task fees.
n8n is self-hosted and charges a flat fee instead of per-execution pricing, so it costs significantly less at scale. Zapier is easier to get started with but lacks code-level control. n8n lets you write custom JavaScript or Python in any workflow node. See our full n8n vs Zapier comparison for a detailed breakdown.
n8n can automate almost any digital workflow - CRM updates, Slack notifications, database syncs, email campaigns, invoice processing, CI/CD triggers, and more. With 400+ built-in integrations plus webhook and HTTP request nodes, you can connect virtually any service that has an API.
Setting up n8n from scratch requires configuring a Linux server, installing dependencies, and managing SSL certificates. On InstaPods, you skip all of that - click deploy, and n8n is running with HTTPS in about 60 seconds. No terminal, no Docker, no DevOps required.
Yes. n8n has built-in AI nodes for OpenAI, Anthropic, and local models, letting you build AI agents, RAG pipelines, and LLM chains visually. n8n also supports MCP (Model Context Protocol) for connecting AI models to external tools and data sources.
We wrote a detailed breakdown of every n8n pricing option - Cloud plans, self-hosted costs, and per-execution math. If you're deciding between n8n Cloud and self-hosting, start here.
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