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As of 2026
Utilities & System Tools
Revenue: $10M - $50M
A powerful, node-based workflow automation tool that allows you to connect any app with an API to build complex automated workflows.
Overview
n8n is a workflow automation platform that gives technical teams the ability to create complex integrations and automated processes through a node-based interface. It offers a unique balance between low-code ease of use and the flexibility of custom code, allowing users to host it on their own infrastructure for complete control over data and privacy. By connecting various SaaS tools and databases, n8n helps companies automate data synchronization, lead management, and operational tasks efficiently.
Founded year: 2019
Founder: Jan Oberhauser
Team size: 51-200
Popularity: Leading open-source workflow automation platform for developers
HQ: Berlin, Germany
Status: Active
Funding status: Series B
Revenue source: Subscriptions
Customer type: B2B
Funding: $15M+
Pricing: Freemium
Tech stack: Node.js, TypeScript, Vue.js, PostgreSQL
Platform: Web
Integrations: Slack, Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion, GitHub, AWS, Stripe
Founder story
n8n was founded in 2019 by Jan Oberhauser in Berlin, Germany. Frustrated by the limited flexibility of existing automation tools that were either too simplistic or too complex to manage, he built n8n to provide a developer-centric alternative that balances visual design with code-level control.
What it does
- Provides a visual, node-based editor for designing complex automation workflows
- Allows custom JavaScript integration within nodes for advanced data manipulation
- Offers both cloud-hosted and self-hosted versions for maximum deployment flexibility
- Features hundreds of pre-built integrations for popular apps and services
- Enables secure execution of workflows with full visibility and debugging tools
Who it's for
- Software Developers
- DevOps Engineers
- Technical Operations Managers
- System Administrators
Why it works
- Offers superior customization via JavaScript compared to purely visual tools like Zapier
- Provides self-hosting options, ensuring data compliance and security for sensitive information
- Supports high-volume, complex logic flows that would be cost-prohibitive in other platforms
- Allows for 'Fair-code' distribution, which is transparent and customizable for business needs
- Enables local development and version control for automation workflows
Growth strategies
- Focusing on the developer community through an open- core and transparent pricing model
- Expanding the integration library through community contributions
- Leveraging self- hosted adoption to move upmarket into large enterprises
- Building educational content and templates that showcase the platform's advanced coding capabilities
Alternatives
Comparison overview
- n8n stands out for its self-hosting capability and high level of code-customization (JS support)
- While Zapier is more user-friendly for non-technical users, n8n is the preferred choice for engineers who need granular control and want to avoid the high costs associated with proprietary automation platforms.