n8n settings guide

n8n (Open-Source Automation) · Self-Hosted Automation · AI Agents · LangChain

Build / AppsFree tierAPI

Token burn: Low burn

Token-efficient; free tiers go a long way. Last reviewed May 2026; plans and model names change often, so check the tool's own pricing page before you buy.

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Self-hosted n8n (Community Edition) has no per-execution fees; you pay only for the server you run it on.

n8n has native AI nodes (LLMs, vector stores, memory, agents), so you can build AI workflows visually.

Use n8n's AI Agent node for multi-step reasoning tasks — give it tools (search web, query database, send email) and let the AI decide which tools to use and in what sequence.

n8n's Code node runs JavaScript or Python inline for transformations no built-in node covers.

Connect n8n to vector databases (Pinecone, Qdrant, Supabase) for RAG workflows — build document Q&A systems, customer support bots, and knowledge bases visually.

Use n8n's built-in testing and debugging — click any node to see exact input/output data flowing through, making complex workflow debugging far easier than Zapier's linear logs.

n8n cloud bills per workflow execution rather than per step, so long multi-step workflows cost the same as short ones.

API cost estimate

Monthly cost at list prices (September 2026), before and after a token cut you choose.

Requests per day: 20ModelToken cut from better settings (your assumption): 25%₹ per US$ (set today's rate)

Now: $1.92; ₹161
After a 25% cut: $1.44; ₹121
Saved per month: $0.48; ₹40

Assumes about 600 input and 200 output tokens per request (low burn). Excludes caching discounts, search or request fees and taxes. Check the vendor's pricing page before budgeting.

Reveaxa guide reference: RVX-T-n8n