What I like most about n8n is that it has become a true all-in-one powerhouse for everything I need. It’s the first platform that pushed me to learn things I never imagined I’d be doing — from web scraping, to automation, to building AI-driven workflows, to integrating modern tools and APIs.

Before n8n, I never thought I would be diving into things like scraping competitor websites, orchestrating multi-agent AI systems, connecting Twilio, Gmail, Google Sheets, HubSpot, Motorcentral, and more — all inside a single workflow. n8n didn’t just make me automate tasks; it literally upskilled me.

It’s honestly the best investment I’ve made in years. One platform taught me automation logic, data manipulation, workflow architecture, API integration, and now AI orchestration. Everything in one place, everything visual, everything powerful.

n8n didn’t just save time — it transformed how I work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main challenge with n8n is that if you add the wrong node or configure something incorrectly—especially in loops or scraping workflows—it can easily trigger a large number of executions without warning. This can become costly very fast.

For example, when I was testing Firecrawl, one small configuration issue caused me to use up my entire monthly credit allocation in just two days, even though the workflow still wasn’t working. I really wish n8n had stronger built-in warnings or restrictions when an execution is about to run many times or consume external API credits.

Thankfully the Firecrawl team was very kind and refunded my 3000 credits, but having better cost-control safeguards inside n8n would help prevent situations like this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This tool is both user-friendly and highly powerful. I really like that it allows you to test either the whole flow or just an individual node, depending on your needs. Additionally, there are plenty of practical and easy-to-follow examples provided, which makes getting started much simpler. No need to know how to code, but if you know it, it is better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

the runs for execution or testing. When you start getting to know the tool, many runs are consumed. The 15-day trial period is barely enough to see what it's about. In the debugging part, it's easy to get lost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about n8n is that it is open source. I use n8n with self-hosting, and I really enjoy working with it.

The AI agent sets it apart from platforms like make.com or zapier.com.

I have n8n running on both Hostinger and AWS, and in both environments, it operates smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

With the n8n Plan, it becomes much more expensive if you don't self-host n8n. This is a significant drawback of the platform. However, since I use a self-hosted setup, I haven't encountered this issue so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This is a great low-code backend tool. I love that I can build fast. Way faster than actually setting up my own backend, especially for smaller projects.

The baked in AI assistant is also decent. I am able to understand and fix issues using that provided that they are some basic issues. This makes sure that I don't get stuck on smaller issues for too long.

Integrating the workflows with the frontend via the webhook URL is also very easy. This is a really great tool for startup founders that don't have a lot of experience with programming and wish to test out a couple features using AI for the heavy lifting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Doing small things like for example validating some data input is harder to do on the GUI than on my actual code editor (because of AI).

If I wanted to validate a form input at the backend in cursor, I'll just paste the code for the form at the FE (or even a screenshot) and ask it to add zod validation and it does that decently well, a cursory glance is enough to check that everything is good. Getting data from earlier nodes via the gui (drag and drop) is not that efficient.

If there was one thing that I could ask the n8n devs to add is autocomplete in the code nodes or the http call nodes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The fact that it was not possible to make so many applications speak with each other before and that it is so customizable! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

More readymade nodes and plugins.. cost needs to go down eventually! Maybe have more blotato kind of services built in. compared to make Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The flexibility of n8n is what attracts me the most. It allows integrating different tools in a simple and efficient way, without needing advanced programming knowledge. The visual interface greatly facilitates the creation of complex workflows, and the fact that it is open source allows for customizations. Additionally, the community is very active, which helps in finding quick solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The initial learning curve can be a bit challenging for those who have never worked with automations. Some nodes are still limited compared to native integrations from other players, which sometimes requires workarounds. I also notice that, in very large flows, performance can be affected and visualization becomes less practical. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This is, by far, the best tool I've ever used. If I have the opportunity and the necessary dedication, I want to delve deeper into learning it. I currently work with Mulesoft, and every time I make a change, I need to restart the local server, which takes quite a while. Being able to fix the results and debug real requests with the same data is something revolutionary, far beyond any other experience I've had.

Integrating with any external tool, like Google Docs, Sheets, GDrive, ChatGPT, integrating with the WhatsApp API has become very easy.

With good training, one can become an implementation machine, given how easy the tool's implementation is. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It could spread more in the corporate world and companies see it as a robust tool. A good indicator would be to find job openings in large companies for N8N developers. I searched on LinkedIn and didn't find any. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

n8n has quietly become one of those tools I can’t imagine not having in my stack. It’s open-source, flexible, and doesn’t box me into the kind of limitations I’ve hit with Zapier or Make. The visual workflow builder makes it easy to map ideas into reality, and the huge library of nodes covers most of what I use daily. The biggest win for me is the sense of ownership—being able to extend, tweak, or even build my own nodes without waiting for a vendor to decide if my use case is worth supporting.

That said, n8n isn’t a frictionless “plug and play” experience. There’s definitely a learning curve, especially once you start building more complex logic or hit authentication quirks. The documentation is improving but can still feel patchy when you’re troubleshooting edge cases.

For the right person, though, this is a powerhouse. If you like tinkering, value flexibility, and want to own your automations instead of renting them, n8n is incredible. It really is the Linux of automation—open, powerful, and customizable. Not everyone will want to deal with the upkeep, but if you’re after long-term scalability and freedom, it’s hard to beat. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main struggle with n8n is the learning curve. While the drag-and-drop builder is intuitive at a glance, things get tricky once you dive into advanced logic or work with less common integrations. Sometimes you need to understand concepts like expressions, error handling, or node dependencies to really get the outcome you want, and that can feel overwhelming if you’re coming from simpler tools. Once you get over that hump, though, the flexibility pays off. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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.

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.