Popularity
★ 202k
Last update
August 2026
License / pricing
独自(Fair-code)
Category
Automation
What it does
Connect apps like Gmail, Slack and Sheets, add AI steps, and let repetitive work run itself. Self-hostable and free to start.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
Screenshots & visuals
Before you start
- Setup difficultyEasy to start
- Command lineRequired
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineYes
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
n8n FAQ
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use n8n?
- No install needed — it runs in the browser.
- Does n8n work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use n8n commercially?
- The licence is 独自(Fair-code). Read the licence text before using it commercially.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n8n (this page) | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Not verified |
| kestra | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Activepieces | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Not verified |
| trigger.dev | Required | Required | Yes | No | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.