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n8n AI

FreemiumAgents & AutomationAI agent

Open-source workflow automation with AI nodes.

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STARTING PRICE
$20/mo
FREE PLAN
Yes
AI AGENT
Yes
CATEGORY
Agents & Automation
IN ONE LINE

n8n AI is Open-source workflow automation with AI nodes. Freemium, with paid plans from $20/mo.

About n8n AI

n8n is a workflow automation platform with both source-available self-hosted and cloud editions, popular with developers and ops teams for its flexibility and code-friendly approach. It has a deep set of AI features built on top of LangChain primitives, including AI Agents, Chains, Memory and Vector Store nodes that let users build retrieval-augmented chatbots, agents and pipelines visually or with custom JavaScript. n8n supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, Ollama, Pinecone, Qdrant and many other providers, and includes triggers and actions for more than 400 apps. The product is used to build internal tools, AI agents over private data, complex ETL and ops automations, and is offered as free Community Edition, paid Cloud and Enterprise plans with SSO, audit logs and source code license.

KEY FEATURES
Self-hostedLangChain nodesVector store nodes400+ integrationsCode nodes
BEST FOR
AI workflowsSelf-hosted automationRAG pipelinesInternal tools
AT A GLANCE

n8n AI pros and cons

Hand-derived from the catalog data, strengths and trade-offs to weigh before signing up.

What’s good
  • Free tier available; paid plans from $20/mo
  • Includes an autonomous AI agent for multi-step tasks
  • Self-hosted
  • LangChain nodes
  • Vector store nodes
Watch out for
  • Competition is strong in this space, see Genspark and Manus for comparison
PLANS & PRICING

4 plans from n8n AI

Pulled from n8n AI’s public pricing page. Prices may change, verify on the vendor’s site before purchasing.

Starter

For solo automators (€20/mo)

$22billed annually
2,500 executions / month
  • 2,500 monthly executions
  • 1 shared project
  • 5 concurrent executions
  • Unlimited users, 50 AI credits
POPULAR

Pro

Most popular plan (€50/mo)

$55billed annually
10,000 executions / month
  • 10,000 monthly executions
  • 3 shared projects
  • 20 concurrent executions
  • Admin roles, workflow history

Business

For larger teams (€667/mo)

$733billed annually
40,000 executions / month
  • 40,000 monthly executions
  • SSO/SAML/LDAP
  • Self-hosted option
  • Git version control

Enterprise

For larger orgs

Custom
Custom executions
  • Custom executions
  • 200+ concurrent
  • External secret store
  • Dedicated support with SLA
HOW IT COMPARES

n8n AI vs Agents & Automation

Side-by-side with the top 3 other agents & automation in this category.

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Picked from the top tools in agents & automationn8n AI logon8n AIAGENTTHIS TOOL

Open-source workflow automation with AI nodes.

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STARTS AT$20/moFree tier; paid plans$19/mo$9/mo
PRICINGFreemiumFreemiumFreemiumFreemium
AI AGENT Yes Yes Yes Yes
EDITOR'S PICK No No No No
KEY FEATURESSelf-hosted, LangChain nodes, Vector store nodesMulti-step autonomous agent, Generates reports, sheets & slides, AI phone callsAutonomous task execution, Browser use, Code executionVisual scenarios, AI modules, HTTP module
BEST FORAI workflows, Self-hosted automation, RAG pipelinesAutonomous deep research, Report & deliverable generation, Spreadsheet / slide buildingResearch, Task automation, Data analysisComplex automations, AI workflows, Data sync
WORKS WITH
#automation#open-source#self-hosted
#agent#research#automation#autonomous
#agent#autonomous#general-purpose
#automation#workflow#visual
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

n8n AI, frequently asked questions

What is n8n AI?
n8n AI is an AI agents & automation tool used for ai workflows, self-hosted automation, rag pipelines.
Is n8n AI free to use?
n8n AI has a free tier you can start with, plus paid plans from $20/mo for higher usage limits and additional features.
How much does n8n AI cost?
n8n AI plans start at $20/mo. Check the Plans & Pricing section on this page for the full lineup of tiers and usage limits.
Does n8n AI include an AI agent?
Yes, n8n AI includes agentic capabilities: it can plan and execute multi-step tasks autonomously, not just answer one prompt at a time.
What are the key features of n8n AI?
Notable features include Self-hosted, LangChain nodes, Vector store nodes, 400+ integrations, Code nodes.
What can n8n AI be used for?
Common use cases for n8n AI include ai workflows, self-hosted automation, rag pipelines, internal tools.
What are the best alternatives to n8n AI?
If n8n AI isn't quite right for your use case, top alternatives in the agents & automation space include Genspark, Manus, Make AI. See the full list on ConsistencyAI’s n8n AI alternatives page.
Is n8n AI better than Genspark?
n8n AI and Genspark both serve agents & automation workflows but target different needs. Compare pricing, features, and use cases head-to-head on the n8n AI vs Genspark page to pick the right fit.
Is n8n AI worth it?
Whether n8n AI is worth the price depends on your usage volume. If you'd use it weekly for agents & automation work and need agentic, multi-step capability, the free tier is a low-risk start. The Plans & Pricing block on this page lays out exactly what you get per tier so you can match it to your workflow.
What are the pros and cons of n8n AI?
Strengths: real free tier available; autonomous agent capability; Self-hosted + LangChain nodes. Tradeoffs: competing tools in the space may offer different feature mixes. See the full Pros & Cons section above for detail.