What does n8n replace?

n8n is a free alternative to Zapier ($239.88/yr) and Make.

Not by the OSI definition. n8n uses the Sustainable Use License, a source-available license: the code is public, but the license isn't OSI-approved.

Does n8n run on Linux?

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. n8n is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.

A free, source-available alternative to Zapier and Make. Switching saves $239.88/yr at list price.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Self-hosted server

Source-available · Sustainable Use License Linux Self-hostable

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Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on n8n.io.

What does n8n replace?: n8n is a free alternative to Zapier ($239.88/yr) and Make.
Is n8n open source?: Not by the OSI definition. n8n uses the Sustainable Use License, a source-available license: the code is public, but the license isn't OSI-approved.
Does n8n run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host n8n?: Yes. n8n is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.