What is n8n?
The workflow automation tool for people who hate paying the "Zapier Tax."
n8n (nodemation) is the world's most powerful open-source workflow automation tool. It allows you to connect apps, manipulate data, and build complex logic trees—all via a visual node-based editor.
Recently, n8n has evolved into the leading platform for AI Agents. With native integration for LangChain and OpenAI, you can build autonomous bots that read your emails, query your database, and summarize content without writing a single line of Python.
The "Task Tax" Problem
Platforms like Zapier or Make charge you per "Task" or "Operation." Every time your automation runs, the cash register rings. If you build a viral AI bot or a heavy data-sync workflow, your bill can jump from $20 to $500 overnight.
Cost Comparison: 50,000 Tasks/Month
| Platform | Cost | Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Zapier | ~$1,500/mo | Hard limits, expensive add-ons. |
| Make (Integromat) | ~$100/mo | Complex pricing tiers. |
| Leapjuice n8n | Free* / Included | Unlimited Tasks. Capped only by CPU. |
*n8n is included for free with any Annual Leapjuice Premium subscription.
⚠️ Why Self-Hosting n8n is Painful
Since n8n is open source, you can host it yourself. But n8n is a different beast than a simple blog. It requires constant two-way communication with the outside world (Webhooks), which makes securing it a nightmare for beginners.
The Docker Debugging Reality
Trying to set up the correct environment variables for webhook tunneling usually looks like this:
Error: WEBHOOK_URL environment variable does not match the current URL.
Expected: https://n8n.mydomain.com
Received: http://localhost:5678
Do you want to manage SSL certificates, or do you want to build automations?
The Leapjuice Way
We provide a fully managed, production-ready n8n environment. It works instantly.
Available standalone or as a Free Bundle Perk.
What can you build?
Social Media AI: Watch your RSS feed, summarize the article with GPT-4, and post a thread to Twitter/X automatically.
Lead Router: Catch a Typeform submission, look up the email in Clearbit, and add it to your HubSpot CRM with enriched data.
PDF Analyzer: Upload a contract to Google Drive, have n8n extract key clauses using AI, and email you a summary.