n8n
Free⚡ Productivity
Open-source workflow automation platform with built-in AI capabilities, supporting complex multi-step workflows, direct LLM integration, and over 400 node types for connecting apps and services. Its fair-code license and self-hostable nature make it the preferred choice for organizations that need powerful automation without per-operation pricing or vendor dependency.
Getting Started with n8n
Step-by-step setup guide
- 1Quick deploy with Docker: docker run -it --rm --name n8n -p 5678:5678 n8nio/n8n
- 2Open http://localhost:5678 in your browser and set up your account.
- 3Or sign up for n8n.cloud to skip self-hosting.
- 4Start from scratch or choose a pre-built template from the library.
- 5Drag and drop nodes to connect different services (400+ integrations), set triggers, and configure data processing logic.
Key Features
What n8n offers
Visual Workflow Builder
Build automation workflows by dragging and connecting nodes. No coding required for basic workflows.
AI Integration
Integrate OpenAI, Anthropic, and other LLM nodes directly in workflows for text processing, classification, and generation.
400+ Node Library
Built-in integrations for Slack, Gmail, Notion, Airtable, GitHub, and 400+ other services.
Conditional Logic
IF/ELSE conditions, loops, error handling, and retry logic for building enterprise-grade automation.
Webhook Triggers
Receive events from external systems via webhooks for integration with custom applications.
Sub-Workflows
Encapsulate common flows as reusable sub-workflows that can be called from parent workflows.