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Open-source workflow automation with self-hosting option and AI capabilities

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Score Breakdown

8.4
8.6
9.3
Automation Depth 9.4
9.2 9.1 9.9
Integrations 8.6
8.3 8.4 9.2
Reliability 8.6
8.1 8.3 9.5
Scalability 9.0
8.6 8.7 9.8
Ease Of Use 7.5
7.5 7.9 7.0
Pricing Value 9.5
9.3 9.4 9.8

Judge Opinions

Claude Opus 8.4

"n8n offers the deepest automation capabilities of any workflow platform with 1,200+ integrations, native AI nodes for OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and local LLMs via Ollama, all available for free when self-hosted with unlimited executions. Cloud pricing starting at EUR24/mo for the Starter plan and jumping to EUR800/mo for Business with SSO makes the hosted option less compelling, but the self-hosted model delivers 70-90% cost savings for technically capable teams."

+ Free self-hosted option with unlimited executions provides unmatched value for technical teams
+ Native AI nodes support OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and local LLMs via Ollama for privacy
+ Open-source codebase enables community contributions, custom nodes, and full transparency into execution logic
+ Full data ownership and privacy control — no vendor lock-in on data processing or storage
+ Custom code execution within workflows enables handling edge cases that no-code tools cannot address
- Self-hosting requires meaningful DevOps expertise to deploy, maintain, and scale reliably
- Cloud pricing jumps from EUR60/mo Pro to EUR800/mo Business, creating a steep mid-market gap
- Integration library at 1,200+ connectors is growing but still smaller than commercial-first platforms
- Visual builder assumes some technical comfort and the learning curve is steeper for non-developers
GPT-5.2 8.6

"n8n is a flexible automation platform for entrepreneurs who want control over logic, data, and execution—especially if you self-host. It’s powerful for custom workflows and AI-enabled steps, but setup and maintenance require technical comfort."

+ Self-hosting means unlimited automations at zero cost
+ AI agent and LLM workflow nodes are cutting-edge
+ Code nodes let you add custom logic anywhere
+ Growing community creating shared workflow templates
- Requires technical skill to self-host and maintain
- Interface can feel less polished and requires more configuration
- Some integrations and templates need extra work to be production-ready
Gemini 3 9.3

"n8n (2026) is the ultimate automation tool for technical entrepreneurs. Its fair-code model and native AI Agent nodes (included in all plans) make it the most powerful and cost-effective way to build complex, self-hosted AI workflows."

+ Native AI Agent nodes allow for building private, secure AI workers for free
+ Self-hostable option means zero data privacy concerns
+ Workflow execution pricing is significantly cheaper than Zapier
+ Unmatched flexibility with Javascript/Python code nodes
- Steep learning curve requires some coding knowledge to fully utilize
- Self-hosting requires server maintenance and DevOps skills
- Less 'plug-and-play' for simple tasks than Zapier

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"Technical entrepreneurs who want maximum automation control with self-hosting and AI workflows"

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