n8n Pricing (2026)
Full breakdown of n8n plans, costs, and what you get at each tier. See how it compares to other AI automation platform tools.
n8n pricing
AI Automation PlatformChecked Aug 2026- Starter (Cloud)$24/monthor $20/month billed yearly
Free option: Free (self-hosted).
Usage limits are approximate. Credits: 2,500 workflow executions/month; self-hosting is unlimited
What it covers
Source-available workflow automation with AI agent nodes and self-hosting.
- Source-available and self-hostable
- AI agent and LLM workflow nodes
- Code nodes with JavaScript and Python
- Hundreds of app integrations
- Execution-based cloud pricing
Cost projections
| Period | Monthly billing | Annual billing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | $24 | $20 |
| 3 months | $72 | $60 |
| 6 months | $144 | $120 |
| 12 months | $288 | $240 |
| Annual savings | Save $48/yr |
Compare AI Automation Platform pricing
| Tool | Monthly | Annual | Free tier | Usage limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n8n | $24/month | $20/month | Yes | 2,500 workflow executions/month; self-hosting is unlimited |
| Zapier | $29.99/month | $19.99/month | Yes | 750 tasks/month; every successful action step counts as a task |
| Make | $10.59/month | $9/month | Yes | 10,000 operations/month included on Core |
| Gumloop | $37/month | $29.60/month | Yes | ~20,000 monthly credits; AI steps cost more than simple ones |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does n8n Cloud cost?
n8n Cloud Starter costs $24/mo billed monthly (or about $20/mo billed annually) with 2,500 workflow executions. The self-hosted community edition is free with unlimited executions.
Is n8n free to use?
Yes, n8n is source-available and free to self-host with unlimited executions. n8n Cloud is the managed option, starting at $24/mo for the Starter plan with 2,500 executions.
How does n8n pricing compare to Zapier?
n8n Cloud Starter is $24/mo versus Zapier Professional at $29.99/mo (monthly billing). n8n bills per execution (a full workflow run), while Zapier bills per task (each step), so n8n is usually cheaper for multi-step workflows. Self-hosting n8n is free.
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