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Automation you can self-host, with AI agent steps. A workflow automation platform with AI agent nodes. You can self-host it for free or use n8n Cloud.
✓ Last verified October 15, 2026 from official sourcesSelf-hosted Community Edition free. Cloud plans priced by workflow executions; see the official pricing page.
Ops teams that want control and self-hosting. Privacy-sensitive automations.
Self-host or cloud. Skill level: Intermediate.
What it's great at
- Private, self-hosted workflows
- Mixing AI steps with code and many integrations
What it can do
- Visual workflows with AI agent steps and hundreds of integrations
- Self-hosted Community Edition
- Code steps when you need them
Example tasks to try
- A new form lead triggers an AI agent that enriches it, scores it and posts to Slack.
Start in 5 minutes
- Try n8n Cloud, or self-host the free Community Edition
- Start from an AI agent template
- Connect one app and run it on test data
Watch out for
Self-hosting means you handle updates and security.
Compare it
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