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n8n
Open-source automation you can self-host. Power-user choice.
n8n workflows: AI agents, webhook patterns, self-hosting on a $5 VPS, and connecting LLMs to your real stack.
n8n is what you pick when you've outgrown Zapier's pricing or you want your automation platform on your own server. It's open source, self-hostable, has a proper code node for the times you need to escape hatches, and the AI node story is now genuinely good.
This hub covers the practical parts: self-hosting on a $5 VPS without regretting it, webhook patterns that hold up in production, AI agent workflows with tools and memory, and the templates we use ourselves for content, ops, and lead flow.
If you're deciding between n8n and Make, read the head-to-head. If you're already on n8n and want more from it, jump to the agents and templates.
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Frequently asked about n8n
›Is self-hosting n8n hard?
Not with the Docker or Railway one-clicks. Where people trip is backups, upgrades, and securing the webhook. We publish a setup guide that covers all three so you don't learn them the painful way.
›n8n Cloud or self-hosted?
Cloud if you want zero ops and don't want to think about upgrades. Self-hosted if cost matters, you already run a server, or you need workflows to touch data that shouldn't leave your infrastructure.
›Can n8n actually run AI agents?
Yes — the AI Agent node with tools, memory, and vector stores is capable enough for production use. It won't replace a purpose-built agent framework for complex swarms, but for 90% of business automations it's plenty.
›How does n8n compare to Make.com?
Same category, different trade-offs. Make is managed and polished; n8n is open source, self-hostable, and cheaper at scale, with a proper code node when you need one.