n8n is a powerful tool that gives me the freedom to connect countless software platforms while running everything locally. The ability to self-host means I’m not tied to third-party restrictions, and the flexibility it provides feels almost limitless. At 52, I’m enthusiastic about learning and exploring this technology—it proves that innovation has no age limit. n8n truly delivers virtual freedom and endless possibilities for automation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While n8n is a strong automation tool, there are areas that could be improved. Some features available in the cloud version are not accessible when running locally, which can be frustrating for self-hosted users. Setting up Gmail connections through a tunnel can also be challenging, requiring extra effort. Additionally, error messages are often vague and could benefit from clearer descriptions to make troubleshooting more straightforward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The app’s UI/UX is very user-friendly and easy to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The n8n agent—the AI—I don’t like it, especially the debugging feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ease with which I, as a software developer, can validate concepts is truly incredible, as well as how easy it is for me to expand functionality using API integration, one of the best things I love about this tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At this moment, I haven't seen anything I don't like. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about n8n is the freedom it provides to design complex workflows without relying heavily on code. Its visual interface makes the learning curve fast, while still offering the power to customize with JavaScript or advanced integrations. Being open-source and self-hostable also gives a level of control that few similar tools can match. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the documentation is not as clear or detailed, especially when working with more complex integrations or advanced production setups. I’ve also noticed that performance may require some optimization when handling workflows with a high volume of data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pretty easy to use and versatile. It was easy to get some basic flows up and running. The integrated AI assistant was useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a new learner trying to build my skills in AI its just too expensive of a tool to learn on. $25 per month just to have an area to learn is probably reasonable, but if you want to use the tool for anything meaningful, you'll need multitudes of other small accounts that bill you monthly. All combined its several hundred dollars a month, too expensive to keep as a longer term project for learning.

I really liked the integrated AI, but did not like that it defaults to billing you for answers rather than letting me choose when to let it "build" for me. I used a ton of credits inadvertently not realizing the AI switched back to "Build" from "Ask". For a $25 fee, I feel like the user should get more than 50 "build" questions. Its counter intuitive, when you're new and learning on a low cost plan, is probably when you need more "build" questions, versus when you are skilled and likely do not need the "build" AI as much. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It offers all the potential for AI-driven automation in the easiest way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Too many updates happen so quickly that I constantly feel out of version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most impressive feature to me is the UX, it's nice to take your ideas and put it to work in N8N Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The UI sometimes looks old, with a feeling of 2010 like ... but it´s really ok, because the overall experience is really good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love how easy it is to work with and implement n8n, and the huge number of integrations that are already native make using the tool easier. However, what I like the most is being able to implement OnPremise. The initial setup was absolutely simple and smooth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Absolutely nothing, I like everything very much. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

n8n provides a powerful and flexible way to automate workflows without heavy coding. I like that it’s open-source, self-hostable, and has a wide range of integrations. The visual editor makes it easy to design and understand workflows, while the ability to extend with custom nodes allows advanced use cases. It strikes a good balance between ease of use and developer-level control. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The initial setup for self-hosting can be a bit technical compared to fully managed solutions. Some integrations require manual configuration or API knowledge, which might be challenging for non-technical users. Also, performance can become slower with very large workflows, so optimization is sometimes needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

n8n is amazingly intuitive and flexible. It caters to professionals, developers, marketers, and designers alike, making automation accessible without compromising on capabilities. The user interface is clearly structured, workflows are quickly implemented, and there is a wide variety of integrations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly speaking: that I waited so long to try it out. Additionally, with the self-hosted version, you have to take care of updates yourself, which means a bit of extra effort. Otherwise, the entry barrier is surprisingly low, the learning curve is flat, and the community as well as the documentation provide quick help. In retrospect, I could have benefited from the flexibility much earlier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.