n8n is a TypeScript workflow automation platform (n8n@2.43.6, Oct 2026) with a visual editor, JavaScript/Python code steps, AI agent nodes and 1500+ integrations. It is source-available under the Sustainable Use License, not OSI open source: free for internal business, personal or non-commercial use, but you may not resell it or host it for others. Files marked .ee need a paid Enterprise License. Self-host with Docker or use n8n Cloud. RAM needs are not documented.
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How much of Zapier does it replace?
4 of 4 jobs. Covers the same jobs with 1500+ integrations; free self-hosting is limited to internal or personal use.
Partial:App-to-app workflowsPartial replacement
Partial:Scheduled automationsPartial replacement
Partial:AI agent workflowsPartial replacement
Partial:WebhooksPartial replacement
How much of Make does it replace?
4 of 4 jobs. Visual multi-step workflows; free self-hosting is limited to internal or personal use.
Partial:App-to-app workflowsPartial replacement
Partial:Scheduled automationsPartial replacement
Partial:AI agent workflowsPartial replacement
Partial:WebhooksPartial replacement
Facts, with sources
Every answer links to where we found it. We read the documentation; we did not install it.
Runs on my machine?Confirmed:Self-hosted with Docker or npm; n8n Cloud also offeredrun it self-hosted or in the cloud, and connect to 1500+ integrations.github.com · n8n#quick-start ↗1d ago
Code licenceNo:Sustainable Use License (fair-code, source-available, not OSI); .ee files under n8n Enterprise Licensen8n is fair-code distributed under the Sustainable Use License and n8n Enterprise License.github.com · LICENSE.md ↗1d ago
Commercial usePartial:Only for your own internal business use; no reselling or offering n8n to others for a feeYou may use or modify the software only for your own internal business purposes or for non-commercial or personal use.github.com · LICENSE.md ↗1d ago
Paid services needed?Partial:None required; Enterprise License and n8n Cloud are optional paid extras; AI nodes use your own model provider keysEnterprise Licenses available for additional features and support.github.com · n8n#license ↗1d ago
HardwareUnknown:Not documented; memory use grows with workflow data sizen8n doesn't restrict the amount of data each node can fetch and process.docs.n8n.io · memory-errors ↗1d ago
Operating systemsConfirmed:Docker on Windows, macOS and LinuxDocker Desktop is available for Mac, Windows, and Linux.docs.n8n.io · docker ↗1d ago
Setup effortConfirmed:Medium, Docker install script or docker runTry n8n instantly with our install script (requires Docker):github.com · n8n#quick-start ↗1d ago
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