n8n Workflow Automation Platform

n8n is an open-source workflow automation tool designed for building flexible, customizable, and self-hosted automation solutions.

What is it?

n8n is a low-code automation platform that allows developers and technical teams to create workflows connecting applications, APIs, databases, and services. It emphasizes flexibility, extensibility, and data ownership.

What does it do?

n8n enables users to automate tasks such as data synchronization, API orchestration, event handling, notifications, ETL processes, and business logic workflows. It supports conditional logic, loops, error handling, and custom JavaScript execution.

Where is it used?

n8n is used in SaaS platforms, internal tools, DevOps workflows, data pipelines, CRM and ERP integrations, AI workflow orchestration, and backend automation systems across startups and enterprises.

When & why it emerged

n8n was introduced in 2019 to provide an open-source alternative to proprietary automation tools. It emerged to address limitations around vendor lock-in, limited customization, and lack of self-hosting in existing automation platforms.

Why we use it at Internative

At Internative, we use n8n to build custom automation pipelines, integrate AI services, orchestrate backend workflows, and automate business processes. Its self-hosted and extensible architecture allows us to create scalable and secure automation systems tailored to client needs.