n8n
n8n GmbH
84.8
Airecmark score
Fair-code workflow automation with native AI nodes — self-hostable, unlimited users on every cloud plan
Best for:Engineering-led teams automating workflows with full self-hosting control
Deterministic Scoring · v2-5dim
Five-Dimension Breakdown
Quality
84
Features
90
Usability
76
Performance
84
Value
88
Overall = 0.25·Quality + 0.20·Features + 0.15·Usability + 0.20·Performance + 0.20·Value · as of 2026-09-06 — Methodology
Pricing
€20 / mo (Starter, annual) · Community free
Model: freemium
Checked 2026-09-06 (T0)
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Capabilities
Key Features
Execution-based pricing
Per-execution billing with unlimited steps, users and workflows on all plans.
Self-hosting
Community Edition free to self-host; Business applies a license key to your own instance.
AI credits included
AI credits per month on cloud plans for native AI agent nodes.
Enterprise controls
SSO/SAML/LDAP, Git version control, environments on Business+.
Analyst Trade-off Summary
Strengths & Limitations
thumb_upStrengths
- check_circleStrongest self-host story in the category
- check_circleUnlimited users/workflows — no seat tax
- check_circlePer-execution (not per-step) billing keeps costs predictable
report_problemLimitations
- error_outlineSteeper learning curve than Zapier/Make
- error_outlineCommunity Edition uses the Sustainable Use License, not OSI open source
- error_outlineBusiness tier jumps to €667/mo