n8n

n8n builds workflows from nodes, including AI steps. You can use n8n Cloud or self-host the free Community Edition. Cloud plans charge per full workflow run, not per step.

Technical teams who want to self-host automations.

Skip it if you don't want to manage any setup; Zapier is simpler.

Self-hosted Community Edition is free. Cloud: Starter $20/mo, Pro $50/mo, Business $800/mo, billed yearly (monthly billing costs about 17% more). Prices show in euros in Europe. Checked Oct 14, 2026 on the official pricing page.

• The self-hosted Community Edition is free.
• You pay per workflow run, not per step.
• Cloud has a free trial with no credit card.

• Cloud plans start at $20/mo billed yearly, for 2,500 workflow executions a month.
• Self-hosting means you run and update it yourself.

n8n is our free pick for no-code automations (Zapier is Best, Make runner-up). For building a custom agent without code it's the runner-up and free pick; Gumloop is Best.

1. Sign up for n8n Cloud, or self-host with the one-line install.
2. Create a workflow and add a trigger node.
3. Add nodes for your apps, test it, and publish it.