n8n
Workflow automation with native AI agents and 400+ integrations.
- Stars
- 207.4K
- Forks
- 61.1K
- Open issues
- 1.2K
- Last commit
- 2026-10-15
Live from the GitHub API · updated 2026-10-15
What is n8n?
n8n is a fair-code workflow automation platform. Combine visual nodes with code, connect hundreds of apps, and build AI agents with LangChain-based nodes — self-hosted or in the cloud.
Key features
- 400+ app integrations
- AI agent and LLM nodes
- Code nodes (JavaScript/Python)
- Self-hostable
System requirements
- Platforms
- Docker · Windows · macOS · Linux
- Notes
- Node.js 20+ for npx; Docker recommended.
How to install n8n
Summarized from the project’s README. Projects change quickly — check the GitHub page for the latest instructions.
npx
- 1Run instantly (http://localhost:5678).
npx n8n
Docker
- 1Run with a persistent volume.
docker volume create n8n_data docker run -it --rm --name n8n -p 5678:5678 -v n8n_data:/home/node/.n8n docker.n8n.io/n8nio/n8n
Strengths
- Huge integration library
- Great for business automation with AI
Limitations
- Not OSI open source; commercial resale restricted
n8n alternatives compared
| Software | Stars | License | Platforms | VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n8n Workflow automation with native AI agents and 400+ integrations. | 207.4K | Sustainable Use License (fair-code) | — | |
| Dify Visual platform for building LLM apps, RAG pipelines and agents. | 158.5K | Dify Open Source License (Apache-2.0 based) | — | |
| Flowise Drag-and-drop UI to build LLM flows and agents. | 55.5K | Apache-2.0 | — | |
| Langflow Visual builder for AI agents and RAG apps, deployable as APIs or MCP servers. | 155.7K | MIT | — | |
| Open WebUI Self-hosted ChatGPT-style interface for Ollama and OpenAI-compatible APIs. | 155.7K | Open WebUI License (BSD-3-Clause based) | — | |
| LibreChat Open-source ChatGPT clone supporting every major AI provider. | 45.7K | MIT | — |
FAQ
Is n8n free?
Yes — n8n is open-source software released under the Sustainable Use License (fair-code) license. Check the license (and any model weight licenses) before commercial use.
Does n8n run on Windows, Mac and Linux?
n8n supports: Docker, Windows, macOS, Linux.
How do I install n8n?
1. Run instantly (http://localhost:5678).
What are the best n8n alternatives?
Popular alternatives include Dify, Flowise, Langflow, Open WebUI. See the comparison table on this page.