# n8n

## Kurzbeschreibung
**Automate without limits**


**n8n** is a workflow automation platform for technical teams that combines visual building with code, API connectivity, and AI capabilities. 


Workflows, agents, and integrations can be created through a graphical interface, but can also be extended deeply with JavaScript, Python, HTTP requests, custom nodes, and self-hosting when needed. n8n can be run in the cloud or on your own infrastructure.

## Claim
AI agents and workflows you can see and control

## Geeignet für
- API Integration
- Automation / Workflows
- Data Extraction / Document Analysis
- Customer Service & Chatbots
- Marketing & Advertising
- Programming / Software Development
- Sales / Sales
- Knowledge Management / Internal Search

## Kernfunktionen
- API Integration
- Automation
- Data Analysis
- AI agents

## Preismodell
- **free:** **Free version for up to 14 days **after sign-up or when self-hosted. As a Community Edition for self-hosting. According to the documentation, every self-hosted installation runs without a license key as a free Community Edition; the website also refers to it as a “standard, self-hosted version.” There is also a free cloud trial period, but no permanently free cloud tier. Important: The Community Edition is licensed under the Sustainable Use License, not under a classic open-source license.
- **subscription:** **Starter: **€20 / month, billed annually; 2.5K workflow executions, 1 shared project, 5 concurrent executions, unlimited users, 50 AI Workflow Builder credits. 


**Pro:** €50 / month, billed annually; custom execution volume, 3 shared projects, 20 concurrent executions, 7 days of insights, 150 AI Workflow Builder credits, admin roles, global variables, workflow history, execution search. 


**Business:** €667 / month, billed annually; self-hosted, 40K executions, 6 shared projects, SSO/SAML/LDAP, 30 days of insights, environments, scaling options, Git source control. 


**Enterprise: **Price on request; cloud or self-hosted, custom execution volume, 200+ concurrent executions, 365 days of insights, external secret store integration, log streaming, extended data retention. According to the pricing page, all paid plans include unlimited users, unlimited workflows, and all integrations; billing is based on workflow executions.


The Help Center article adds that Business is currently only available for self-hosted deployments.
- **other:** **Community Edition free** via self-hosting under the Sustainable Use License. A free trial for Cloud is available and, according to the pricing page, can be started without a credit card. In addition, there is a startup plan with a 50% discount on Business, publicly listed at €333 / month, billed annually, for early-stage startups. In principle, n8n follows an execution-based pricing model, not per task/step.

## DSGVO und Datenschutz
**Gesamteinschätzung:** Yes

**On-premises / local hosting: supported**


Self-hosting is officially offered and documented. The website mentions self-hosting via npm, Docker, and server setup guides; the pricing page states for self-hosted that the data is stored wherever the customer hosts n8n. There is also a 'Self-hosted AI Starter Kit'.


**Private Cloud / Data Center: Partially**


A dedicated private cloud solution as a standalone product was not clearly described on the website. However, self-hosting on the customer’s own infrastructure is available, as are OEM/enterprise self-hosting guidelines, which in principle allow for a isolated customer environment. The website does not provide an explicit statement regarding dedicated German/European private cloud instances provided by n8n.


**EU SaaS / Managed: Covered**


The pricing page specifies that for hosted plans, data is stored within the EU on servers in Frankfurt, Germany. The security page confirms that n8n Cloud runs on Azure and that physical hardware and stored data are currently hosted in the EU.


**Hybrid: Partially**


An explicit “hybrid” product was not described on the website. Indirectly, however, a hybrid setup is likely because n8n offers both cloud and self-hosted options and can be integrated via external services, APIs, and AI providers. No specifically documented hybrid architecture was provided on the website.


**TOS / DPA: Covered**


A Data Processing Agreement is published on the website and can be signed or downloaded. The documentation states that for cloud versions, a DPA is part of the Standard Terms of Service; furthermore, the DPA includes the SCCs.


**No training: covered**


The Privacy Policy states that n8n does not use any personal data—including data obtained through third-party services—for the development, improvement, or training of AI/ML models. No separate opt-out interface was found on the website; according to the website, the policy of not using data for training is already generally established.


**Open Source / Transparency: Covered**


The website describes n8n as self-hostable and links to GitHub; the documentation lists licenses under the “fair-code” model as well as a free, self-hosted Community Edition. This provides a clear path to transparency and sovereignty through self-hostable and openly documented components.


**Data Processing**


n8n offers two main operating models: n8n Cloud and self-hosting. For n8n Cloud, the website specifies EU data storage in Frankfurt, Germany; the security page mentions Azure hosting within the EU and encrypted storage/backups. For self-hosting, data processing takes place on the infrastructure chosen by the customer; according to the documentation, n8n is neither the controller nor the processor in this case, because n8n does not manage the data. At the same time, the list of subprocessors shows that when certain AI features are used, external AI providers may be involved, in some cases with processing taking place in the U.S. Subprocessors, the DPA, and security documents are published on the website.


**Conclusion**


For a German tool directory, n8n is generally **well-documented** regarding hosting and data protection. The strongest GDPR path is **self-hosting** on the user’s own EU/German infrastructure. The SaaS option is also comparatively well-positioned, as it features EU hosting in Frankfurt, published DPAs and SCCs, security documentation, and a list of subprocessors. Limitations arise where AI subprocessors involving processing in the U.S. are used. No explicit mention of ISO 27001 was found on the website, while SOC 2 and SOC 3 are mentioned in the Trust Center and on the Security page, respectively.


**Sources**


- [https://n8n.io/pricing/](https://n8n.io/pricing/)
- [https://docs.n8n.io/privacy-security/privacy/](https://docs.n8n.io/privacy-security/privacy/)
- [https://n8n.io/legal/privacy/](https://n8n.io/legal/privacy/)
- [https://n8n.io/legal/data-processing-agreement/](https://n8n.io/legal/data-processing-agreement/)
- [https://n8n.io/legal/sub-processors/](https://n8n.io/legal/sub-processors/)
- [https://n8n.io/legal/security/](https://n8n.io/legal/security/)
- [https://docs.n8n.io/choose-n8n/](https://docs.n8n.io/choose-n8n/)
- [https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/](https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/)
- [https://trust.n8n.io/](https://trust.n8n.io/)

According to the information found on the website, n8n can be **used in compliance with the GDPR**, primarily through the best available method: **self-hosting** on your own or self-selected infrastructure. For the SaaS version, there are also relevant data protection measures such as DPAs/SCCs and EU hosting. However, according to subprocessors, some AI functions may involve processing in the U.S., which is why the assessment is based on the best overall method of use available.


**Positive**


Found on the website: DPA/AVV available; for the cloud, EU hosting is specified, specifically Frankfurt, Germany; the security page states that cloud data is hosted in the EU; subprocessors are disclosed; Self-hosting is officially offered and documented; for self-hosting, n8n clarifies that n8n is neither the controller nor the processor because n8n does not manage the data; the Privacy Policy also states that personal data is not used for the development, improvement, or training of AI/ML models.


**Negative**


Restrictions according to the website: Among the subprocessors, several AI providers with processing in the U.S. are listed; Google Vertex AI is listed as operating in both the EU and the U.S., OpenAI in the U.S., Anthropic in the U.S., and LangChain in the U.S. No general statement was found on the website confirming that all AI processing remains exclusively within the EU. ISO 27001 was not mentioned on the website.


**Server Location**


For hosted plans: Data is stored within the EU, on servers in Frankfurt, Germany. The security page adds that n8n Cloud uses Microsoft Azure and that the physical hardware and stored data are currently hosted in the EU. The list of subprocessors includes, among others, Microsoft Azure with “EU (Germany, Sweden)” and Hetzner with “Germany” for infrastructure. For self-hosting: “wherever you decide to host n8n” or on your own chosen infrastructure.

## Hosting und Daten
- **On-Prem / lokales Hosting:** abgedeckt
- **Private Cloud / Rechenzentrum:** teilweise / indirekt
- **EU SaaS / Managed:** abgedeckt
- **Hybrid:** teilweise / indirekt
- **AVV / DPA:** abgedeckt
- **Kein Training auf Kundendaten:** abgedeckt
- **Open-Source / Transparenz-Pfad:** abgedeckt

## Standort
**Land:** Germany

**Taxonomie:** Germany

n8n GmbH, Novalisstr. 10, 10115 Berlin, Germany

## Vorteile
- Very strong suitability for automation and orchestration as the actual product core.
- 1000+ apps and services plus HTTP request node for gaps in standard integrations.
- Hybrid of low-code and code: JS/Python, API, CLI, custom nodes, webhooks.
- Choice between n8n Cloud and self-hosting.
- Paid plans with unlimited users and workflows; billing based on workflow executions, not per individual step.
- Good foundation for AI workflows, agents, and RAG.

## Nachteile
- Self-hosting requires expert knowledge; n8n itself warns of risks such as security issues, outages, and data loss in the event of misconfiguration.
- The Community Edition is not classic open source, but rather under the Sustainable Use License with usage restrictions for certain commercial scenarios.
- The public API is not available in the Free Trial.
- Important governance/enterprise features such as SSO/SAML/LDAP, External Secret Store, Log Streaming, or long Insights retention are included in higher-tier plans.

## Quellen
- Offizielle Website: https://n8n.io/pricing/

## Letzter Datenstand
2026-04-16

## Originalseite
https://kifox.ai/en/ki-tools/n8n-en/