n8n.io
n8n.io is a secure, AI-native workflow automation tool designed for tech-savvy users. This tool affords the capability to inject code into ...
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What is n8n.io?
n8n.io is n8n is a workflow automation platform that uniquely combines AI capabilities with business process automation, giving technical teams the flexibility of code with the speed of no-code. It provides a visual node-based editor for creating automations that connect any app with an API to any other, manipulating data with little or no code. The platform features over 400 pre-configured integrations (nodes) and supports both self-hosted web service deployment via Docker/Kubernetes and a managed cloud computing service.
n8n.io pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Starter: €20/month (billed annually) - Hosted by n8n, includes 1 shared project, 5 concurrent executions, unlimited users, 50 AI Workflow Builder credits, forum support. Pro: €50/month (billed annually) - Hosted by n8n, includes 3 shared projects, 20 concurrent executions, 7 days insights, 150 AI Workflow Builder credits, admin roles, global variables, workflow history, execution search. Business: €667/month (billed annually) - Self-hosted, includes 6 shared projects, SSO/SAML/LDAP, 30 days insights, different environments, scaling options, Git version control, forum support. Enterprise: Contact Sales - Hosted by n8n or Self-hosted, includes unlimited shared projects, 200+ concurrent executions, 365 days insights, 1000 AI Workflow Builder credits, external secret store integration, log streaming, extended data retention, dedicated support with SLA, invoice billing. Community Edition: Free self-hosted version available on GitHub. Start-up Plan: 50% off Business for companies under 20 employees. Pricing is execution-based, not per step or user.
n8n.io pros
- Combines code flexibility with no-code speed
- 400+ pre-configured integrations (nodes)
- Built-in AI nodes with LangChain support
- Write JavaScript or Python anywhere in workflows
- Single-step re-run without running entire workflow
- Replay or mock data to avoid waiting for external systems
- Fast feedback loops with outputs next to settings
- HTTP Request node for custom API connections
- Import curl commands directly
- Webhook triggers for services without app triggers
- Git-based source control with environments
- Queue mode scales to 220 executions per second
- SOC 2 audited with external pen tests
- Fully on-prem deployment option with Docker/K8s
- Unlimited users on all plans
- Pay for full executions, not per step
- AI-assisted error analysis connected to docs
- Stream logs to any log aggregator/SIEM
- SSO, SAML, and LDAP support
- Encrypted secrets store with external integration
n8n.io cons
- Steep learning curve for non-technical users
- Non-technical users struggle with data mapping and expression syntax
- Debugging challenging in workflows with 30+ nodes
- No step-through debugger available
- File processing capabilities are limited for high-volume documents
- Complex AI agent building requires manual memory/retry setup
- Queue mode scaling requires server administration expertise
- AI nodes are shallow wrappers lacking advanced features
- Self-hosting at scale requires Redis and PostgreSQL expertise
- Execution-based pricing can lead to unexpected costs
Frequently asked questions about n8n.io
What's included in the n8n free trial?
When you start a free trial on Starter or Pro, you get access to all Pro features including 3 shared projects, 20 concurrent executions, 7 days of insights, 150 AI Workflow Builder credits, admin roles, global variables, workflow history, and execution search.
What are executions and why are they more powerful than on other products?
n8n charges for full executions, not for each step. Unlike other tools that charge per step or user, n8n lets you build freely and only pay when a workflow runs from start to finish. This means you can create complex workflows with many nodes without additional cost per step.
How can I assess how many production executions I need?
You should assess based on your workflow frequency and complexity. n8n keeps execution history for different periods depending on your plan (7 days for Starter, 30 days for Pro, 365+ days for Enterprise), and you can monitor usage through built-in insights dashboards with workflow metrics.
How will I see how many production executions I've used?
You can see your usage through the insights dashboard which includes an overview banner, table with workflow metrics and sorting, and dashboard with evolution over time. You can filter by date range with granularity at hourly, daily, or weekly levels depending on your plan.
How many executions does n8n keep, and for how long?
n8n keeps saved executions based on your plan: Starter has 2.5k saved executions with 2.5 GB storage and 7 days log retention; Pro has 25k executions with 25 GB storage and 30 days retention; Enterprise has 50k executions with 50 GB storage and unlimited log retention.
How does n8n monitor my usage on a self-hosted instance?
For self-hosted instances with Business or Enterprise plans, n8n monitors usage through the insights features included in your license. The Business plan includes 30 days of insights while Enterprise includes 365 days of insights with hourly, daily, and weekly granularity.
Does the business plan include support?
Yes, the Business plan includes forum support. This is different from Enterprise's dedicated support with SLA which covers technical, account, and billing issues with email support.
What is the difference between forum and dedicated support?
Forum support provides access to the friendly community support forum for common or hard errors where you can get help from the community. Dedicated support with SLA (Enterprise only) includes email support with guaranteed response times for technical, account, and billing issues.
What does 'collaborate on workflows' mean?
Collaboration means using projects and roles to give your team access to collections of workflows and credentials rather than sharing each workflow and credential individually. You can assign roles like Project admins, Project editors, Instance admins, and Project viewers to limit access to people on the relevant team.
Is n8n secure? Where is my data stored?
Yes, n8n is SOC 2 audited and regularly performs external pen tests. Security features include encrypted secrets store, SSO SAML and LDAP, enforce 2FA across the instance, and external secret store integration. For self-hosted deployments, you control where data is stored. For cloud hosting, data security is maintained through these enterprise-grade security measures.