Automation with n8n Open-source platform for connecting systems and building custom workflows
n8n suits businesses that need flexible workflows and control over the runtime — self-hosted deployments do not use n8n plan billing per execution, while capacity and cost still depend on the server, licensing and connected services. I have completed more than 50 automation projects since 2023.
Why n8n over Make.com or Zapier?
Plan costs you can model
Self-hosted deployments do not use n8n plan billing per execution. Server, licensing and external-service costs still apply.
Code and API flexibility
Use JavaScript inside a workflow and connect through HTTP Request, subject to each service's API and permissions.
Infrastructure control
Self-hosting lets you choose where n8n runs. Privacy and compliance depend on the design, configuration and every connected service.
Comparison: n8n vs Make.com vs Zapier
| Parameter | n8n (self-hosted) | Make.com | Zapier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Server, license and service dependent | Current plan dependent | Current plan dependent |
| Executions | No plan cap; limited by server resources | Limited per plan | Limited per plan |
| Flexibility | Code + JavaScript | Built-in tools | Built-in tools |
| Self-hosted | Yes | No | No |
| Setup difficulty | Medium-high | Medium | Easy |
| Connections | Node catalog + HTTP API | Connector catalog | Connector catalog |
* Fit depends on volume, infrastructure, connected systems and security requirements; current plan terms are checked at proposal time.
What I build with n8n
Workflow patterns that can be adapted to the business's systems and rules
WhatsApp to CRM integration
Messages selected by the workflow can move through n8n to a suitable CRM, create or update a record, and trigger an alert.
Webhook to any API
Connect to any external API — bank, logistics provider, ERP, custom system. n8n supports any HTTP Request.
Automated reports
Every day/week/month — n8n collects data, processes it, and emails or Slacks the report.
Complex lead management
Lead from Facebook Leads → n8n → CRM → WhatsApp → reminder after the interval defined by the business.
AI Agent with n8n
n8n + OpenAI API = AI agent that understands questions, searches a database, and answers smartly.
System sync
Google Sheets ↔ Monday ↔ Email ↔ Slack — using predefined triggers, schedules and synchronization rules.
FAQ — n8n
What is n8n? +
An open-source automation platform for connecting services and APIs. It can run in the cloud or in a self-hosted environment and supports custom workflows.
Why choose n8n? +
It supports custom code, API connections and control over the runtime. A self-hosted deployment does not use n8n plan billing per execution, but server, licensing and external-service costs still determine capacity and total cost.
How much does it cost? +
Development starts at $1,000 for the listed basic package. Hosting, licensing and external-service costs are confirmed at proposal time for the selected setup.
Do I need to manage a server? +
No. We set up all the infrastructure, server, n8n, and monitoring. You just work with the result.
What's the project minimum? +
Basic workflow with 2-3 systems from $1,000. Full project with CRM and self-hosted — from $2,000.
Ready to automate with n8n?
In the initial conversation, we'll check whether n8n fits your needs and which inputs are required for a conditional ROI calculation.
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