n8n

n8n is an open, self-hosted automation and workflow platform — you install it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data. Because it runs on infrastructure you control, your data stays with you and there is no subscription required to keep using it.

Development happens in the open on GitHub; the repository has collected 204.1K stars so far. Repository activity was last recorded on Sep 12, 2026, and the project is classed as actively maintained in our snapshot.

Before you switch

Automation tools quietly become critical infrastructure. Before moving real workflows over, export or document your existing automations, recreate one end-to-end, and watch a few runs. Check how the tool stores credentials and whether it supports backups — you will thank yourself later.

Like every project listed on SelfHosted, n8n is developed in the open — you can read the code, follow development, and even contribute. Check the system requirements and the project’s own documentation linked on this page before installing.