n8n is an open-source workflow automation tool that allows users to connect various apps and services without coding. It's often compared to Zapier or Make but offers self-hosting and more flexibility for developers.
- n8n is a fair-code licensed workflow automation platform.
- It supports over 200 integrations (nodes) for connecting services like Slack, Google Sheets, and GitHub.
- Users can self-host n8n on their own servers for full control over data.
- The company behind n8n is based in Berlin, Germany.
- n8n provides a visual node-based editor for building automation workflows.
n8n is a workflow automation tool, often described as an open-source alternative to Zapier or Make. It lets users connect APIs and services through a node-based visual editor and can be self-hosted or used via their cloud offering. The company behind it is based in Berlin, Germany.
- Founded around 2019 by Jan Oberhauser in Berlin, Germany.
- Name 'n8n' stands for 'nodemation' (n-eight-n), referencing Node.js and automation.
- Uses a fair-code license (Sustainable Use License), not fully OSI open-source but source-available with self-hosting allowed.
- Provides a visual node-based editor for building workflows that connect APIs, databases, and SaaS apps, with support for custom JavaScript/Python code nodes.
- Raised venture funding from investors including Sequoia and Felicis, and has expanded into AI/LLM workflow features including LangChain integrations.
