n8n
Open-source workflow automation platform with native AI-agent nodes
n8n is a node-based workflow-automation tool — think Zapier with a visual canvas — that ships first-class nodes for LLM calls, vector stores and autonomous agent chains alongside its 400+ app integrations. Being open source, it can be self-hosted on any server (including one inside India), which matters for teams that cannot send workflow data to a third-party cloud.
India-readiness
🇮🇳 1/7- Made in IndiaNo
- Pricing shown in INRNo
- Bills natively in INRNo
- GST-compliant invoiceNo
- UPI / RuPay / India cardsYes
- India data residency optionNo
- Indian legal entity / supportNo
- DPDP Act posturepartial
n8n Cloud itself has no free tier, only a free trial. The self-hosted (community) edition is free and open source and can be run on Indian infrastructure for full data residency; the managed n8n Cloud plans are USD-billed with no GST invoice.
India-readiness data is compiled by our editors from public vendor information and may be out of date. Verify GST invoicing, data residency and pricing with the vendor before you buy.
Strengths
- Self-hosted community edition is genuinely free and open source, with India data residency if you host it there
- Visual builder covers both simple automations and multi-step AI agent chains
- Large integration library — less custom glue code than pure-code alternatives
Watch-outs
- Self-hosting needs someone to run and secure the server
- Managed Cloud plans are USD-billed with no GST invoice
n8n — frequently asked questions
- Does n8n provide a GST invoice in India?
- Our editors have not found evidence that n8n issues a GST-compliant invoice with a GSTIN. If you need input tax credit, raise this with the vendor first.
- Is n8n priced in rupees?
- n8n lists prices in USD or another non-INR currency (from $24/month). Card forex fees and 18% GST under reverse charge add to the effective cost for an Indian buyer.
- Can I pay for n8n with UPI or a RuPay card?
- Yes — our notes indicate n8n accepts India-issued payment methods such as UPI or RuPay without heavy forex friction.
- Does n8n store data in India?
- We have not found an India data-residency option for n8n. Documented DPDP Act (2023) posture: partial. Review this if your data cannot leave the country.
- How India-ready is n8n?
- n8n scores 1 out of 7 on the AIproducts.in India-readiness checklist, which covers: made in India, INR pricing, native INR billing, GST invoice, UPI/RuPay acceptance, India data residency, and an Indian legal entity or support presence.
- What are the alternatives to n8n?
- Comparable tools tracked on AIproducts.in include Manus, Lindy AI and Cursor. Each tool page compares them on India-readiness, pricing and Indian-language support.
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