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n8n
by n8n
A powerful automation tool you can run yourself. Connects your apps and lets them work together, with full control over your data.
Free + PaidautomationOpen Source
The details
- What it does
- Connects your apps and automates tasks between them — 'when an email arrives, save the attachment and log it.' Can run on your own server for full data control.
- Cost
- Free to self-host · Paid cloud version for convenience.
- Open Source?
- Source-available (fair-code) — free to self-host; not strictly open source
- Ease of use
- ⚠️ More setup than Zapier or Make, especially self-hosted
Best for
- Automating between apps
- Keeping your data on your own server
- AI-powered workflows
- Confident tech users
Kevin’s take
“n8n connects your apps so they talk to each other without you in the middle — 'when this happens, do that.' What sets it apart is that you can run it on your own machine and keep your data to yourself. The trade-off is that it asks more of you than the click-and-go options. More capable, a bit more setup. Worth it if control matters.”
— Kevin, formerly of IT Support
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