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n8n: pricing, pros & alternatives.

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n8n

“Open-source workflow automation with AI”

Why you'd click: Self-hosters, devs
Red flags: Self-hosting upkeep
Price: €20/mo billed annually (Starter cloud); self-hosted Community freeFree tier

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n8n, in short.

n8n: Open-source workflow automation with AI. Best for self-hosters, devs. Watch out for: self-hosting upkeep. Price: €20/mo billed annually (Starter cloud); self-hosted Community free (free tier, checked Oct 2026).

Free tier	Free tier
Job in a stack	Automate workflows
Cheapest paid plan	€20/mo billed annually (Starter cloud); self-hosted Community free
Price checked	Oct 2026

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Stacks with n8n.

Pro developer power stack

Alternatives

n8n alternatives.

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Zapier
$19.99/mo · value

Connect apps with AI automation
02
Make
$9/mo · value

Visual automation scenarios
03
Lindy
$49.99/mo · value

Build AI agent assistants
04
Manus
Free tier · premium

General autonomous agent

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is n8n free?

Free tier. Cheapest paid plan: €20/mo billed annually (Starter cloud); self-hosted Community free (checked Oct 2026).

What is n8n best for?

Self-hosters, devs.

What are the downsides of n8n?

Self-hosting upkeep.

What are the best n8n alternatives?

Zapier, Make, Lindy, Manus.