Automation

    n8n

    Open-source workflow automation for technical teams.

    About this tool

    n8n is a fair-code workflow automation platform — think Zapier, but self-hostable, code-friendly, and built for complex logic. With 400+ integrations and full JavaScript support inside nodes, it scales from simple lead routing to multi-step AI agents.

    Why I recommend it

    n8n is the automation layer behind every growth stack I've built in the last two years. The combination of self-hosting, code nodes, and native AI support means I can prototype an idea on Monday and have it running in production by Friday — without billing the client for 50 Zapier tasks per lead.

    What stands out

    400+ integrations with SaaS apps, databases, and APIs

    Self-hostable for full data ownership and unlimited executions

    Native code nodes for JavaScript and Python custom logic

    AI Agent and LangChain nodes for building production AI workflows

    Visual canvas with versioning, error handling, and webhook triggers

    Use cases

    Automating lead enrichment and routing from forms to CRM

    Building custom AI agents that summarise content, qualify leads, or write drafts

    Syncing data between marketing, sales, and product tools without paying per-task fees

    Replacing brittle Zapier chains with reliable, version-controlled workflows

    Pricing: Free self-hosted. Cloud plans from $20/month.

    Sponsorship disclosure

    This page is not sponsored. I recommend this tool because I use it (or have used it) on real projects. When a tool does sponsor its page, you'll see it clearly labelled as "Sponsored".

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