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n8n

★ 130k

Node-based workflow automation with 400+ integrations, AI agent nodes, and code steps, self-hosted via Docker

n8n does the job of Zapier, self-hosted. It is Sustainable Use License-licensed, and it installs in about one command. Zapier bills $20-100+ for it. 130k stars on GitHub.

Open-source replacement for Zapier.

Licence
Sustainable Use License
Self-hosting
Easy
The paid one costs
$20-100+
GitHub stars
130k
view the code →official site →

Is it actually a replacement?

We have written a verdict on what it replaces — what you lose, and why people still pay:

How n8n runs

Where it runs

n8n runs on your server.

What setup takes

not verified by us yet — check the repo README.

n8n questions

Is n8n open source?

Yes — it is released under Sustainable Use License.

Can n8n replace Zapier?

Our verdict on Zapier is YES. n8n (130k stars), MCP Servers (89k stars), Activepieces Community Edition (24k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Zapier — self-host in one command and stop paying $29.99/mo.

Can I self-host n8n?

Yes — we rate it easy to self-host, and it runs on your server.

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