n8n review
A technical workflow builder with flexible deployment, code steps, and strong control over logic.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
n8n is a node-based workflow automation platform for technical teams. It connects applications, APIs, databases, and internal tools through visual workflows with multiple steps, conditional branching, code, webhooks, and scheduled triggers. Teams can run it as a hosted cloud service or deploy it on their own infrastructure. Its feature set also covers AI workflows and agents, making it suited to developers and operations teams that need more control than a basic trigger-and-action tool provides.
Pricing is organized around annual billing in EUR. Starter costs €20 per month and includes 2,500 workflow executions per month, unlimited workflow steps, unlimited users, one shared project, and five concurrent executions. Pro costs €50 per month and raises the allowance to 10,000 executions, with three shared projects, 20 concurrent executions, workflow history, and execution search. Business costs €667 per month and adds 40,000 executions, self-hosted deployment, six shared projects, SSO, SAML, LDAP, and Git-based version control. Enterprise adds custom execution volume, hosted or self-hosted deployment, unlimited shared projects, dedicated support with SLA, and external secret store integration. A free plan and a 14-day free trial are also available.
n8n’s main strength is the combination of visual workflow design and technical depth. Webhook and scheduled triggers, branching, JavaScript and Python, and custom HTTP or GraphQL requests support workflows that go beyond fixed connector templates. Integrations include Gmail, Slack, Salesforce, Google Sheets, Notion, Webhook, and HTTP Request. This makes n8n a strong fit for teams comfortable with APIs, code, and infrastructure decisions. It is less suitable for users seeking a minimal automation tool with a single shared workspace and little configuration. Teams that need self-hosting, inspectable workflow logic, or advanced branching should consider it first; simpler teams may prefer a narrower product.
n8n pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Self-hosted and hosted cloud deployment options
- JavaScript and Python code steps with HTTP and GraphQL requests
- Unlimited workflow steps on paid cloud plans
- Where it doesn't
- Starter includes only one shared project
- Business pricing is €667 per month on annual billing
- The interface and code options may exceed simple automation needs
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