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n8n
By n8n GmbH · n8n.io
3,5 Good
Automation platform from Berlin with openly available source code (fair-code) that can be self-hosted for free on your own EU server. The cloud version costs and requires more tech than Zapier.
Best for: Technically skilled small businesses that want to own their automation and data.
Pros
- Can be self-hosted for free with full data control in the EU
- German company, source code is freely available (fair-code, however not OSI-approved open source)
- Strong AI and API steps, no execution caps for self-hosting
Cons
- Requires technical skills, especially for self-hosting
- Cloud version has no free tier, only 14 day trial
- n8n Cloud runs on Azure: EU storage but American cloud provider
Quick facts
| Price | Freemium |
|---|---|
| Origin | EU/EEA (n8n GmbH) |
| Categories | Automation |
| EU data storage | Yes |
| GDPR terms (DPA) | Yes |
Certifications
SOC 2
Source: vendor trust center →
Sources & evidence
Claims about data storage, jurisdiction and compliance should be verifiable. Here is the evidence behind the statements above:
- n8n – Trust Center (SOC 2 Type 2 and GDPR) →
- n8n – Security (n8n Cloud on Microsoft Azure with data storage in EU) →
- n8n – Privacy Policy (n8n GmbH in Berlin, GDPR and DPA) →
- n8n – Pricing (free self-hosting, cloud only paid plans with trial) →
- n8n – GitHub (fair-code under Sustainable Use License and n8n Enterprise License) →