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n8n

Fair-code workflow automation (Zapier alternative)

provisional — pending verificationSustainable Use Licenseself-hostable
Value Index
4.0 / 5
Transparency3
Value density5
Privacy5
Efficiency3
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Why it's listed

n8n is listed in automation & workflows because it competes on utility: fair-code workflow automation (zapier alternative). It's VC-backed — we note this openly and watch the monetization path; the license and self-host route are the safeguards. Licensed Sustainable Use License; pricing: free self-host / paid cloud. Its resource footprint is reasonable for what it does, though not featherweight. This entry is provisional — the scores are seeded estimates pending our full manual rubric pass, and the verification date will appear here once complete.

Facts

License
Sustainable Use License
Pricing
Free self-host / paid cloud
Funding model
VC-backed fair-code
Self-hostable
Yes — deploy difficulty: easy
Replaces
Zapier, Make
Verification
Provisional — scores are seeded estimates pending manual verification

Evidence notes

Not OSI license — note in listing

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