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n8n
Ranked #5 in Agent frameworks
Visual workflow automation with AI agent nodes, and you can self-host it.
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- Workflow automation with AI agents, MCP and AI nodes
- Self-host or n8n Cloud
- Unlimited steps per execution
Pricing & free plan
Self-host community edition free; Cloud Starter €20/mo and Pro €50/mo billed annually; Business/Enterprise above.
Free plan: Self-hosting is free; Cloud plans come with a free trial (no credit card).
Researched from the official site on 2026-10-16: n8n.io · n8n.io/pricing. Prices change; always confirm on the official pricing page.
Deal & discount
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✅ n8n Cloud 14-day free trial: n8n states its Cloud plans come with a 14-day free trial. Source: n8n.io
Pros
- Self-hostable with full control
- Huge library of integrations
Cons
- Cloud plans priced by executions
- Self-hosting needs maintenance
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