n8n review
n8n connects systems, AI models and custom scripts in a visual workflow. Self-hosting makes it the preferred choice when data must stay inside the company.
Overview
What is n8n?
n8n connects systems, AI models and custom scripts in a visual workflow. Self-hosting makes it the preferred choice when data must stay inside the company.
How we use n8n in a hackathon
After the hackathon this often runs the automation that brings the prototype into daily work: trigger, enrichment, approval, storage.
Capabilities
Key features
- Visual workflow editor
- Self-hosting option
- Custom code in nodes
- AI agent nodes
- Broad integration library
Audience
Ideal customer profile
Cost
Pricing
n8n lists current pricing and plans on its own website.
See pricing on the vendor siteOnboarding
How simple is n8n setup?
Complexity
Moderate
Effort
Days
Cloud is usable immediately. Self-hosting needs infrastructure, credentials and an operating concept.
Comparison
What are n8n alternatives?
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
n8n connects systems, AI models and custom scripts in a visual workflow. Self-hosting makes it the preferred choice when data must stay inside the company.
n8n lists current pricing and plans on its own website: https://n8n.io.
Moderate. Cloud is usable immediately. Self-hosting needs infrastructure, credentials and an operating concept.
Mainly for IT & operations, Mid-market, Enterprise.
Commonly compared with Make, Zapier, Airtable.
Yes, when it fits the use case. We select tools by your goal and system landscape, not by partnership.
No. You buy licences directly from the vendor. We help with selection, setup and team adoption.
You decide whether the prototype goes live. We document setup, cost and owners so the decision is solid.
Next step
Ready for your hackathon?
Book a discovery call directly, we clarify goal, format and date in the call.
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