What is n8n?
n8n is an automation & agents tool and completely free. Open-source automation you can self-host — free and limitless. We rate it 8.8/10 after hands-on testing. Because it is open source (Fair-code), you can run it yourself and keep full control of your data.
n8n at a glance
| Category | Automation & Agents |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Free |
| Free version | ✓ Yes |
| Open source | ✓ Fair-code |
| GitHub stars | ★ 62k |
| Our score | 8.8/10 |
| Partner deal | — |
Why we rate n8n
- Has a genuinely free version — no credit card to start.
- Open source (Fair-code) — self-hostable and yours to modify.
- Backed by a large community — 62k GitHub stars.
n8n FAQ
Is n8n free?
Yes. n8n is completely free to use.
Is n8n open source?
Yes — n8n is open source under the Fair-code license and can be self-hosted.
What are the best n8n alternatives?
We track 10 other automation & agents tools you can compare with n8n in the directory.
How do we rate n8n?
We score n8n 8.8 out of 10 after hands-on testing, weighing the free tier, output quality, ease of use and value. Scores are decided before any partnership and never bought.
