Open source workflow automation
n8n is automation for people who want control. Founded by Jan Oberhauser in 2019, it’s “fair-code”: source is open, you can self-host free, but can’t commercialize it. 70k GitHub stars. Quadrupled revenue in 8 months after pivoting to AI automation. Europe’s 25th fastest-growing startup in 2024.
Pros
- Self-hostable
- More powerful than Zapier/Make
- 70k+ GitHub stars
Cons
- Steeper learning curve
- Self-hosting needs technical skill
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