n8n

What n8n does

n8n is a Berlin-based AI workflow automation platform founded in 2019 by Jan Oberhauser. The company provides a visual node-based workflow editor that combines drag-and-drop automation with JavaScript/Python code nodes, 1,903 integrations, and AI-native capabilities including multi-agent systems, RAG pipelines, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) interoperability. Its product serves technical teams building AI agents, IT operations and SecOps groups automating helpdesk, incident response, and SOAR workflows, and large enterprises operating across SAP, automotive, telecommunications, software, and retail verticals.

The platform operates on a freemium-to-enterprise model anchored by a free self-hosted fair-code version, tiered cloud subscriptions with execution-based pricing (one execution equals one full workflow run regardless of step count), and an enterprise tier offering SSO/SAML, LDAP, RBAC, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR compliance, and dedicated support. Go-to-market combines product-led growth through GitHub (194,000+ stars), Discord, and a 10,000+ template library with enterprise field sales and strategic OEM and channel partnerships. Distribution is augmented by embedded OEM integration into SAP's Joule Studio, a certified partnership with Deutsche Telekom for the European mid-market, and NVIDIA's strategic backing. The company reports 1,400+ enterprise customers, 1.7M+ monthly active developers, 200,000+ community members, and a $5.2 billion valuation as of May 2026, with cumulative funding of approximately $240 million across Series C (October 2025, $180M) and a SAP strategic minority investment (May 2026, €60M).

Name

n8n

Legal name

n8n

Website

https://n8n.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

n8n is a Berlin-based AI workflow automation platform founded in 2019, offering a visual node-based editor with 1,903 integrations, AI agent and RAG builders, and self-hosted or cloud deployment. It serves technical teams, IT/SecOps groups, and enterprises such as SAP, Mercedes-Benz, and Deutsche Telekom across 1,400+ enterprise accounts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workflow Automation Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure Automation & Configuration Management (IaC) (HDABABAF)

Keywords

• Workflow automation platform
• AI agent builder
• Visual workflow editor
• RAG system builder
• Enterprise integration platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Cloud Subscription Plans: Tiered cloud hosting plans with 14-day free trial, charging per workflow execution rather than per task or operation
2. Enterprise License: Enterprise license for self-hosted deployments with advanced features, SSO SAML, LDAP, RBAC permissions, and audit capabilities
3. Community/Open Source: Free community version under fair-code license, serving as acquisition funnel for cloud and enterprise conversions
4. Professional Services: Implementation support, training, and expert partner services through certified partner network

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

n8n is a workflow automation platform that lets technical teams visually build, run and monitor AI-powered automations across 1,900+ business tools. It combines a drag-and-drop node-based editor with JavaScript/Python code nodes, native AI agent and RAG builders, and LangChain/MCP interoperability, deployable either as a managed cloud service or as a self-hosted installation under a fair-code license.

Product overview

n8n is an AI workflow automation platform built on a visual node-based editor that enables users to build complex automations combining AI agents, integrations, and custom code. The core platform includes a drag-and-drop visual workflow builder, an AI Agent builder for autonomous multi-agent systems, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) capabilities for knowledge retrieval, and an AI Workflow Builder for natural language workflow creation. The platform offers both cloud-hosted and self-hosted deployment options, with enterprise features including SSO/SAML, LDAP, RBAC, encrypted secret stores, and SOC 2 compliance. With 1,903 integrations and 10,000+ community templates, n8n targets technical teams seeking control over AI automation with the flexibility to code when needed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• n8n Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• Vodafone saved £2.2 million using n8n for threat intelligence automation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration59 records

AI capability12 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest)coreTechnology or Integration · 18 June 2026TestMu AI launched official partner integration with n8n, enabling developers to connect AI agents and automated workflows to TestMu AI's Browser Cloud with access to 3,000+ browser, OS, and device environments. Integration available as verified n8n Community Node. Strengthens TestMu AI's presence in agentic AI ecosystem.
• CTERAcoreTechnology or Integration · 16 June 2026CTERA introduced native integration with n8n adding CTERA community nodes that allow users and software agents to search, access, and manage data within CTERA's enterprise data fabric spanning edge, office, and cloud environments. Integration addresses linking file data to AI services, using content for automated decisions, and reducing custom development work.
• Deutsche TelekomcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 June 2026Deutsche Telekom became a certified partner to offer n8n's AI agent orchestration platform alongside implementation support and training to medium-sized businesses. Partnership builds on Deutsche Telekom's T.Capital participation in n8n's Series C funding round. Enables Deutsche Telekom to deliver AI agent automation to mid-sized enterprises.
• AnthropiccoreTechnology or Integration · 12 May 2026Anthropic (Claude) featured as strategic AI model partner in SAP's ecosystem alongside n8n, enabling n8n workflows to connect to Claude models for enterprise automation within SAP Business AI Platform.
• SUSEcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2026SUSE expanded its Agentic AI Partner Ecosystem to include n8n, enabling secure agentic AI operations for infrastructure management through Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration. n8n workflows can securely interact with SUSE infrastructure products including Rancher Prime, Multi-Linux Manager, and SUSE Linux across any Linux or Kubernetes distribution.
• Ai Global SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 31 March 2026Ai Global Solutions (AiGS) became an n8n Expert Partner to enhance its automation offerings, leveraging n8n's workflow platform to deliver advanced process automation across various industries.
• Mistral AIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMistral AI showcased as European AI partner alongside n8n at SAP Sapphire Madrid event, positioning both as alternatives to American AI providers amid growing customer demand for AI sovereignty.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zapier: Market-leading no-code workflow automation platform with the largest integration catalog and SMB/mid-market customer base. Direct head-to-head competitor to n8n in visual workflow building, though Zapier uses per-task pricing and is more closed-source.
• Make (formerly Integromat): Visual automation platform with strong European footprint and developer-friendly pricing. Competes directly with n8n on visual builder, integration breadth, and SMB/mid-market segments; also pursues AI agent use cases.
• Workato: Enterprise iPaaS platform combining workflow automation, integration, and AI agents for large enterprises. Competes with n8n at the high end of the market, especially for ERP/CRM-connected enterprise automation.
• Tray.io: Enterprise integration platform (iPaaS) with a low-code builder, targeting SaaS-to-SaaS and system-of-record integrations. Direct competitor to n8n's enterprise tier for cross-system workflows and API orchestration.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Power Automate: Microsoft's workflow automation suite deeply embedded in Microsoft 365, Dynamics, and Azure. Competes with n8n broadly by bundling automation into existing enterprise seats, including via Copilot AI features.
• ServiceNow: Enterprise workflow and IT service management platform with Now Assist AI agents. Overlaps with n8n in ITOps and SecOps automation, but sells as part of a much broader enterprise service management suite.
• UiPath: Public RPA/automation leader expanding into agentic AI and orchestration. Comparable to n8n for process automation use cases, though traditionally focused on attended/unattended bots rather than visual workflow APIs.

Emerging players

• LangChain: Open-source framework for building LLM applications and AI agents. n8n integrates LangChain natively but also competes for AI-agent developer mindshare among teams building RAG and multi-agent workflows.
• CrewAI: Framework for orchestrating multi-agent AI systems. Competes with n8n's AI Agent Builder at the orchestration layer for teams building production agentic workflows.
• Temporal Technologies: Developer-first workflow orchestration platform used for durable execution of long-running processes. Adjacent to n8n for technical teams needing reliable, code-first workflow execution rather than visual low-code automation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/n8n_io
• GitHubgithub.com/n8n-io/n8n
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/n8n-io
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/n8n
• Facebookfacebook.com/n8nio

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors19 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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