10 · Workflow automation platform with AI agents · LAST REVIEWED SEPTEMBER 2026
n8n review: visual workflows that can run agent teams
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Rank 10 of 10
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-framework interop | 20 | 5.5 | MCP Client Tool and MCP Server Trigger nodes, plus an instance-level MCP server so agents can be built and managed from Claude Desktop or Claude Code. We found no A2A support. |
| Multi-agent coordination model | 18 | 6.0 | Event- and trigger-driven workflows with an agent loop; agents can delegate to other agents and run on a schedule. Workflow-first rather than agent-native. |
| Shared context and memory | 14 | 6.0 | Context is passed through workflow data between nodes. |
| Production reliability | 12 | 7.0 | A mature workflow engine with self-hosting and execution history. |
| Human-in-the-loop | 10 | 6.5 | Human steps are modeled as workflow steps. |
| Observability | 10 | 6.5 | Execution history; insights retention of 7 days on Pro and 30 days on Business. |
| Languages and deployment | 8 | 7.0 | Visual builder with JavaScript and Python code nodes. n8n Cloud, or self-host with the free Community Edition. |
| Pricing clarity | 8 | 7.0 | Starter €20/month, Pro €50, Business €667 (billed annually), Enterprise custom. One agent turn counts as one execution, so costs grow with agent activity. |
What is n8n at a glance?
| Type | Workflow automation platform with AI agents |
|---|---|
| Coordination model | Workflows with agent steps; sub-agents |
| A2A | Not found |
| MCP | Yes (client and server) |
| Languages | Visual + JS/Python code nodes |
| License | Sustainable Use License (fair-code) + n8n Enterprise License |
| Hosting | n8n Cloud or self-hosted |
| Pricing | Starter €20/mo · Pro €50 · Business €667 · Enterprise custom (annual) |
| Works with BAND | Not listed as a native integration on band.ai/integrations (Sep 2026) |
Source: n8n.io/pricing · n8n docs: build and manage agents · github.com/n8n-io/n8n · Reviewed Sep 2026
What is n8n?
"Fair-code workflow automation platform with native AI capabilities. Combine visual building with custom code, self-host or cloud, 400+ integrations." It is licensed under the Sustainable Use License plus the n8n Enterprise License, which means the source is available but it is not OSI open source.
How does n8n handle multi-agent work?
Workflows start from triggers or events, and an agent step runs an agent loop inside the workflow. "Agents can also delegate to other agents and run on a schedule," which gives you a hierarchical setup of agents and sub-agents. It works well when the job looks like a pipeline: a form arrives, an agent classifies it, another drafts a reply, a person approves. It is less natural when agents need to converse, share evolving context or decide among themselves who acts next.
Does n8n support MCP and A2A?
MCP, yes, in both directions: the MCP Client Tool node calls MCP servers, the MCP Server Trigger node exposes workflows as MCP tools, and an instance-level MCP server lets you build and manage agents from Claude Desktop or Claude Code. We found no A2A support. n8n is not listed as a native integration on band.ai/integrations as of September 2026.
How much does n8n cost?
Prices shown in EUR, billed annually:
| Plan | Price | Executions/month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | €20/month | 2,500 | 5 concurrent, 1 shared project |
| Pro | €50/month | 10,000 | 20 concurrent, 3 shared projects, 7-day insights |
| Business | €667/month | 40,000 | 30 concurrent, 6 shared projects, self-hosted option, 30-day insights |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | 200+ concurrent, unlimited projects, SLA |
All plans include unlimited users, workflows and integrations. "One turn with an agent counts as one execution." The Community Edition is free to self-host with no execution limits.
Source: n8n.io/pricing · Reviewed Sep 2026
What are the strengths and limitations of n8n?
Strengths
- Huge integration catalog and community
- Visual building
- Self-hostable
- MCP both directions
Limitations
- Workflow-first coordination
- Not OSI open source
- Execution-based pricing grows with agent turns
Should you choose n8n or look elsewhere?
Choose n8n if
- your agent work is really a workflow with agent steps
- you need hundreds of SaaS integrations
- you want to self-host for free
Look elsewhere if
- agents need to converse and share context (BAND, LangGraph)
- you need A2A
- heavy agent traffic would make execution-based pricing expensive
What should you read after the n8n review?
What do readers ask about n8n?
Can n8n build multi-agent systems?
Yes. Agents in n8n can delegate to other agents and run on schedules, inside workflows. Coordination is workflow-first.
Is n8n free?
The Community Edition is free to self-host with no execution limits. Cloud plans start at €20 per month, billed annually.
Does n8n support A2A?
We found no A2A support. MCP is supported as both client and server.
Is n8n open source?
It is fair-code under the Sustainable Use License, not OSI open source.
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