Open-source workflow automation that runs on your server. Connect your apps, automate tasks, deploy AI agents, and keep your data private. Start here.
Understand how n8n differs from Zapier, what the visual builder does, and why 100,000+ people on GitHub chose this over other automation platforms.
Cloud or self-hosted: your choice. Get n8n running on your computer in under 10 minutes with a single command, or deploy it to a VPS for always-on workflows.
Both automate tasks. Here is the honest comparison: cost at scale, self-hosting, code support, AI agents, and data privacy. When to use each.
Documented workflows from real businesses: lead notifications, client intake, AI email triage, fraud detection, server monitoring. Difficulty ratings included.
Pricing, setup difficulty, data security, Zapier migration, regulated industries (healthcare, finance, legal), and the actual cost savings at scale.
The visual builder, native code support, AI agents with LangChain, 400+ integrations, and why 100K+ GitHub stars matters. Honest comparison with Zapier and Make.
Read guide →Cloud or self-hosted. Run npx n8n on your computer. Deploy to a VPS. Complete setup walkthroughs with troubleshooting and common errors fixed.
Read guide →The honest comparison table. Pricing, self-hosting, code, AI agents, data privacy. When Zapier wins and when n8n saves you money at scale.
Read guide →Lead workflows, client intake automation, AI email triage, credit union loan processing, fraud prevention, DevOps alerts. All documented and ready to build.
Read guide →Pricing models, how hard is setup, keeping data private, migrating from Zapier, regulated industries, stability, and actual cost numbers.
Read guide →npx n8n (opens at localhost:5678). Cloud at n8n.io. Requires Node.js 18+. All 400+ integrations included.
The community for n8n users. Real questions, troubleshooting, use case ideas, and people sharing what they built.
Visit subreddit →Official community forum. Ask questions, share workflows, get help from the team and other users. Best for detailed technical help.
Visit forum →100,000+ stars. View the source code, report issues, contribute, or track what's coming next. MIT licensed open source.
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