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n8n: Self-Hosted Workflow Automation That Doesn't Lock You In
Visual workflow builder + code access + 400+ integrations. Ship automation without writing custom glue code—or hand it off to your team without fear of vendor lock-in.
n8n-io/n8n ↗n8n does what Zapier and Make do—connect your apps and automate repetitive tasks—but you own the installation. Build workflows visually (drag connectors between apps), drop into JavaScript when you need logic, then run it on your server or their cloud. That means: no per-task pricing surprises, no waiting on vendor features, and your data doesn't leave your infrastructure if you don't want it to. For solopreneurs, it kills the SaaS subscription bleed. For teams, it's a platform you can extend, audit, and hand to your CTO without renegotiating terms next quarter.
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n8n: Build automation workflows, keep control
Self-hosted workflow automation with 400+ integrations. Visual builder + code access. No vendor lock-in, no per-task fees. Worth testing if you're tired of Zapier's pricing or need your workflows to live on your infra.
n8n is what workflow automation looks like when you actually own it. Visual builder, self-hosted option, 400+ integrations, and you can drop code in when the UI isn't enough. Fair-code model means the business model doesn't fight your interests.
Workflow automation shouldn't trap you in pricing tiers or vendor lock-in. n8n (self-hosted or cloud) lets you build, extend, and own your integration layer. Visual builder for speed, code access for power, 400+ connectors ready to go. Built for teams that ship.
Just built a workflow that would've cost us $500/month in SaaS fees. Took 20 minutes in n8n. Here's what changed: instead of stitching together Zapier + Make + custom scripts, I self-hosted n8n, wired up 4 integrations (Slack, PostgreSQL, Stripe, email), and added a single Node.js function for the gnarly business logic. No vendor lock-in. No per-task pricing. No waiting for features. 400+ integrations out of the box. Visual builder that doesn't make you feel like you're using training wheels. Fair-code license means I can run it anywhere—my infra, their cloud, doesn't matter. If you're automating anything non-trivial and tired of the SaaS tax, this is the move. https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n
built a workflow in n8n that replaces 3 paid tools. 20 min setup, zero monthly fees after that. 400+ integrations. visual builder that doesn't suck. self-hosted. fair-code license. if you're still paying per-task to Zapier for basic automation, you're leaving money on the table. https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n