Yes, n8n is open source under the Sustainable Use License license. You can use, modify, and distribute it freely within the terms of the license.

Yes, n8n can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, giving you full control over your data and deployment.

What does n8n replace?

n8n is an open source alternative to Zapier. It provides similar functionality while being free and community-driven.

n8n has 183k stars on GitHub, indicating a strong and active community of users and contributors.

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Fair-code workflow automation with 400+ integrations

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