n8n Review (2026)

Source-available workflow automation with full code control. Best for: Technical teams that want unlimited workflow complexity, AI-native nodes and the option to self-host for free.

4.3/5

Verdict: Technical teams that want unlimited workflow complexity, AI-native nodes and the option to self-host for free

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Ratings

Criterion	Score
Ease Of Use	3.8/5
Value	4.8/5
Features	4.7/5
Support	4.0/5

n8n pricing

Starting at $26/mo (per month, 2,500 executions (Cloud Starter, billed annually)). Free plan available. 14-day trial. Prices verified 2026-07-01. Pricing source

Plan	Price	Notes
Community (self-hosted)	Custom	Unlimited workflows and executions on your own server
Starter (Cloud)	$26/mo	2.5k executions, 5 active workflows, EUR 24 billed annually
Pro (Cloud)	$65/mo	10k executions, 15 active workflows, EUR 60 billed annually

Key features

Executions-based pricing: one execution = whole workflow run, any number of steps
500+ integrations plus HTTP request node for anything else
Code nodes (JavaScript/Python) inside visual flows
Self-host option with full data ownership
10,000+ community workflow templates
Error handling, retries and versioning built in

AI features

Native AI Agent node (LangChain)
OpenAI/Anthropic/Gemini nodes
AI workflow copilot
Vector store & RAG nodes

Pros

Far cheaper than Zapier/Make at high volume - executions not tasks
AI agent workflows are first-class, not an add-on
Self-hosted community edition is genuinely free
Huge and fast-growing template ecosystem

Cons

Steeper learning curve than Zapier
Cloud plans cap active workflows on lower tiers
Fewer polished native app integrations than Zapier's 8,000
Self-hosting means you manage updates and uptime

Price history

Date	Event	Entry price
2026-07-01	Baseline	$26/mo

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