n8n is a workflow automation platform that connects applications, services, APIs, databases, and AI tools through a visual editor. It helps developers, agencies, and technical teams automate repetitive work without building every integration from scratch.
With self-hosted n8n, the platform runs on your own VPS instead of as a fully managed third-party service. You control the server environment, data location, access settings, integrations, and scaling. Because the VPS stays online 24/7, scheduled workflows, webhooks, data synchronization, notifications, and other automations can run without relying on a local computer.