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n8n

n8n is a self-hostable, open-source alternative to Zapier. This page compiles its license, stack, deployment, maintenance and hosting details from public sources (updated 2026-06-15).

At a glance

category (analytics, CRM, file-storage, BI, etc.)
automation / workflow
SaaS-tool-it-replaces (e.g. 'Google Analytics', 'Notion')
Zapier
license type (MIT, AGPL, GPL, BSL, etc.)
Sustainable Use License (fair-code)
primary language/stack
TypeScript (Node.js)
deployment method (Docker, Helm/K8s, bare-metal, one-click)
Docker, npm, Helm
GitHub stars (snapshot, dated)
~50k (2025-06)
last-commit recency / maintenance activity
Very active
managed-hosting-available (yes/no + who offers it)
Yes - n8n Cloud (official)
minimum RAM/CPU footprint
~512 MB-1 GB RAM
has-active-community (Discord/forum size tier)
Large - forum + Discord

Source-available (not OSI), fair-code license restricts SaaS reselling.

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FAQ

What does n8n replace?
n8n is a self-hostable alternative to Zapier.

What's notable about n8n?
Source-available (not OSI), fair-code license restricts SaaS reselling.

Is the data here verified?
Yes — every entry is compiled from public sources and links out to its source.