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What is n8n?

n8n is a powerful, open-source automation platform that lets you connect apps, APIs, and AI models using a drag-and-drop canvas, making it perfect for building custom AI agents, scheduled workflows, and multi-step automations without writing full applications.

n8n itself is free and open source, and you can self-host it on affordable VPS options with Hostinger or use n8n Cloud for fully managed hosting at a higher price!

For 12‑ and 24‑month Hostinger plans, you can use the coupon code THEORGANIZEDNOTEBOOK for 10% off.

Self-host n8n with Hostinger!

Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons of n8n

  • Pros

    • Free and open source with the flexibility to self‑host.
    • Visual, node‑based builder that makes complex workflows easier to understand and debug.
    • Supports many AI models (Google Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic and more) plus tools like RSS, Notion, Google Drive, and Gmail.
    • Great visibility into each step of your automation, so you always know what your agents are doing.

  • Cons

    • Requires a server or VPS to self‑host, which adds a small setup step.
    • Can feel overwhelming at first because there are so many nodes and options.

Pricing

How much does n8n cost?

n8n Platform: Free and open source.

Self‑hosting with Hostinger (recommended): Very affordable VPS options, with KVM2 as a strong starting point if you plan to run multiple or AI‑heavy automations.

n8n Cloud: Fully managed hosting from n8n at a higher price point, ideal if you do not want to manage a server yourself.

For 12‑ and 24‑month Hostinger plans, you can use the coupon code THEORGANIZEDNOTEBOOK for 10% off.

Features

What makes n8n unique?

  • Workflow Transparency

    You can inspect each node, input, and output to understand how your automations run.

  • AI Agent Support

    Plug in different chat models (Gemini, OpenAI, etc.), add memory, and give them tools like RSS and Notion.

  • Flexible Triggers

    Start workflows from chat, webhooks, schedules, or app events.

  • All-in-One Tool

    Easy to combine news, content, and internal data (like Notion tasks) into one AI‑generated daily digest or report.

Video Tutorials

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