n8n
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Open-source workflow automation platform
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Features
48 features across 17 categories
AI(2)
Generate workflow code suggestions using AI.
Get AI recommendations for workflow optimization.
Analytics(1)
Analyze workflow performance with detailed metrics.
Collaboration(3)
Share and collaborate on workflows with team members.
Add comments to workflow nodes for documentation.
Track and rollback to previous workflow versions.
Control(1)
Pause and resume workflow executions manually.
Core(13)
Execute bulk actions on multiple items efficiently.
Add if/else conditions to control workflow execution paths.
Transform and map data between different formats and APIs.
Format, parse, and manipulate dates in workflows.
Read, write, and manipulate files in workflows.
Parse, validate, and manipulate JSON data.
Process arrays and iterate over items in workflows.
Perform calculations and mathematical operations.
Combine or split data streams within workflows.
Use regex for pattern matching and text processing.
Manipulate and format text strings.
Use variables and expressions throughout workflows.
Drag-and-drop interface for creating automation workflows without code.
Customization(1)
White-label n8n with your own branding.
Deployment(4)
Use n8n's fully managed cloud platform without self-hosting.
Deploy n8n via Docker containers.
Deploy and scale n8n on Kubernetes clusters.
Deploy n8n on your own infrastructure for complete data control.
Extensibility(2)
Write custom JavaScript or Python code directly in workflows.
Build and publish custom nodes for specific needs.
Integration(1)
Create, manage, and test webhooks visually.
Integrations(5)
Native connectors for popular apps like Slack, Salesforce, HubSpot, and more.
Connect to MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other databases.
Send and receive emails with SMTP and IMAP support.
Make custom HTTP requests to any API endpoint.
Send notifications via multiple channels during workflows.
Monitoring(2)
Monitor workflow performance and resource usage.
View detailed logs of all workflow executions with debugging info.
Productivity(3)
Auto-generate API docs from workflow definitions.
Quickly duplicate nodes to avoid rebuilding similar steps.
Pre-built templates for common automation scenarios.
Reliability(3)
Control API request rates to prevent overloading services.
Automatic backups with point-in-time recovery options.
Built-in error catching and retry mechanisms for reliability.
Scheduling(1)
Run workflows on cron-based schedules or intervals.
Security(4)
Encrypt sensitive data stored in n8n.
Define user roles and permissions for workflows.
Enterprise SSO support with SAML and OAuth.
Control access to workflows with OAuth and API keys.
Support(1)
Get priority support from n8n engineers.
Triggers(1)
Trigger workflows from external applications via HTTP webhooks.
Pricing
Free
- ✓Up to 10 workflows
- ✓1000 workflow executions/month
- ✓community support
Pro
Popular- ✓Unlimited workflows
- ✓200
- ✓000 executions/month
- ✓priority support
Business
- ✓Everything in Pro plus team collaboration and SSO
Enterprise
- ✓Custom solution with advanced security and dedicated support
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Buying n8n saves ~$29,760 over 3 years vs building.
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Integrations
30 known integrations