n8n

n8n is an open-core workflow automation platform from the Berlin-based company of the same name. It connects apps via a node-based workflow editor and supports both free self-hosting and a managed cloud tier hosted in Frankfurt.

Teams use it for back-office automation, AI agent workflows, internal tools, and event-driven data pipelines. Evaluations typically focus on node breadth, licence terms, performance under self-hosting, AI agent reliability, and fit with EU data-residency requirements.

n8n is a Berlin-based workflow automation company founded in 2019 by Jan Oberhauser. Its product connects apps via nodes and supports both a free self-hosted edition and a managed cloud tier hosted in Frankfurt. The company has grown rapidly off the back of its open-core licence and large community node ecosystem.