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n8n

n8n

Workflow Automation & Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)n8n.io

Open-source and fair-code licensing model

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Founded
2019
HQ
Berlin, Germany
Connections
30

At a glance

Employees
51-200
Funding
series-a
21integrations7competitors

About

n8n positions itself as a developer-friendly, open-source alternative to traditional iPaaS solutions, emphasizing transparency, flexibility, and self-hosting capabilities. The company competes in the rapidly growing workflow automation market by offering a fair-code model that appeals to technical teams and organizations with data sovereignty requirements.

n8n is a leading provider of workflow automation solutions that enables businesses and technical teams to connect applications, automate processes, and streamline operations through a flexible, node-based automation platform. The company offers an open-source workflow automation tool that allows users to create complex integrations and automations without extensive coding knowledge, while still providing the flexibility for developers to extend functionality through custom code when needed. As a modern automation platform, n8n distinguishes itself through its fair-code distribution model, which provides transparency and self-hosting capabilities alongside cloud-based options. The platform supports hundreds of pre-built integrations with popular business applications, APIs, and services, making it a versatile solution for organizations seeking to reduce manual tasks, improve operational efficiency, and create sophisticated automated workflows. n8n serves a diverse customer base ranging from startups and SMBs to enterprise organizations across various industries including technology, e-commerce, marketing, and operations.

Business model

B2B SaaS with open-source foundation

Target market

Technical teams, developers, IT operations, and businesses seeking workflow automation and integration solutions

What they offer

  • n8n Workflow Automation Platform

    Core visual workflow builder with node-based interface for creating automated processes and integrations

  • Self-Hosted Deployment

    On-premise and private cloud deployment options for data sovereignty and security requirements

  • n8n Cloud

    Fully managed cloud-hosted automation platform with scalable infrastructure

  • Pre-built Integration Nodes

    Library of 400+ pre-configured integrations with popular business applications and services

  • Custom Code Nodes

    JavaScript and Python code execution within workflows for custom logic and transformations

  • Workflow Templates

    Community-contributed and official workflow templates for common automation scenarios

  • Error Handling & Monitoring

    Built-in error handling, retry mechanisms, and workflow execution monitoring

  • API and Webhooks

    RESTful API and webhook triggers for external system integration and workflow activation

  • Credential Management

    Secure storage and management of API keys, tokens, and authentication credentials

  • Scheduling & Triggers

    Time-based scheduling, event-based triggers, and manual workflow execution options

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Node.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLRedis

Deployment

CloudOn-PremiseSelf-Hosted

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