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n8n

Zapier but self-hosted and free. For builders who want full control over their automations.

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The honest take.

Zapier but self-hosted and free. For builders who want full control over their automations.

Who it's for.

Best for
General use across stages.
Avoid if
You need something very specific not covered here.

Our verdict.

FEWERTOOLS BEST SCORE · UNIVERSAL
68/100
Solid
65 category fit · 74 stack score · auto-derived
Recommended
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Where n8n sits on the score ladder
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Score has been stable since this tool was reviewed. No pricing events logged.
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n8n is solid. Zapier but self-hosted and free. For builders who want full control over their automations.

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