n8n (pronounced "n-eight-n") lets you visually draw and run automated workflows. You connect triggers (an email arrives, a customer fills a form, a row is added to a spreadsheet) with actions (write to CRM, send a Slack message, create an invoice, call an API).
The advantage over competitors like Zapier or Make (Integromat): n8n can be run on your own server (self-hosted) – your data doesn't leave your infrastructure. This matters for companies with strict GDPR and security requirements.
n8n now includes native support for AI agents – you can call LLMs directly within n8n workflows, work with vector databases, and build complex AI pipelines.
Laistra uses n8n as a key tool when building AI automations for clients. It's flexible, powerful, and suitable for most business use cases without needing full custom development from scratch.