Tools / Automation

n8n

Free plan

Workflow automation you can self-host for free or run in the cloud

n8n is a workflow automation tool with a node-based editor, AI agent nodes and the option to write code inside workflows. You can self-host the Community Edition for free or pay for n8n Cloud. It suits technical freelancers who want control over their data.

What freelancers use it for

  • →Running unlimited automations on your own server
  • →Building AI agents that use your client data
  • →Automating reporting for several clients
  • →Keeping sensitive client data off third-party platforms

Key features

  • •Node-based workflow editor
  • •AI agent and LLM nodes
  • •JavaScript and Python code nodes
  • •Self-hosted or cloud
  • •Webhooks and schedules

Pros

  • +Self-hosting has no execution limits
  • +Flexible for developers
  • +Active community and templates

Cons

  • −Self-hosting means you maintain the server
  • −Cloud pricing is set in euros

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