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n8n: Workflow Automation and AI Agents, Without the Per-Task Bill
Build workflows visually, drop into code when you need to, and connect them to AI agents — all on infrastructure that’s yours alone.
- Replaces
- Zapier, Make, Microsoft Power Automate
- Hosted plans
- Included in Better and Best · $25/mo on its own
- Self-hosted
- Any tier (Free includes up to 3 apps)
- Project
- n8n.io
Every business runs on small, repetitive tasks: copying a new lead into the CRM, posting a form submission to the team chat, sending a follow-up email, updating a spreadsheet. Automation services like Zapier and Make will do that for you — and charge you for every task, while your business data flows through their servers.
n8n is a workflow automation platform that lets you build those automations visually, extend them with code, and put AI agents to work inside them. On Federated Computer, n8n runs on your own Federated Core, right next to the apps it automates.
Why Choose n8n?
- Build Visually, Code When You Want To — Drag and drop nodes to design a workflow, then add JavaScript or Python wherever you need custom logic.
- Hundreds of Integrations — n8n ships with 500+ pre-built integrations, and can call any service with an API when there isn’t one.
- AI Agents Inside Your Workflows — Build agents that reason, use tools, and work with your own documents, with a choice of AI models.
- A Human in the Loop — Add approval steps, so an agent drafts and a person decides.
- Easy to Debug — See every execution step by step, replay runs with saved data, and re-run from any step.
- Thousands of Templates — Start from a community template instead of a blank canvas.
n8n vs. Hosted Automation Services
| Feature | n8n on Federated | Zapier | Make | Power Automate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Source Available | ✔ Yes (fair-code) | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Runs on Your Own Server | ✔ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Visual Workflow Builder | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Custom Code | ✔ JavaScript & Python | ✔ Limited | ✔ Limited | ✔ Limited |
| AI Agents | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Priced per Task or Run | ✔ No — flat price | ❌ Yes | ❌ Yes | ❌ Per user / per flow |
How n8n Fits Into Federated Computer
n8n is installed uniquely for you on your own Federated Core, on the same private network as the rest of your apps.
- Automate your whole Core — Connect EspoCRM, Nextcloud, Listmonk, FreeScout, Baserow, and every other app in your Federated Core, with one login for your team.
- Your data stays home — Workflows that touch customer records, invoices, or support tickets never pass through a third-party automation service.
- AI on your terms — Point your agents at the AI model you choose, including private models, and keep your business data out of anyone else’s training set.
- One predictable price — Run as many workflows as your business needs. No task counters, no surprise overage bills.