Automate/n8n
Automation Platform

Building on n8n: Self-Hosted AI Automation

n8n gives you full control over your automation infrastructure. We build on it for clients who need custom logic, data privacy, or self-hosted deployments.

n8n is the open-source automation platform that can be self-hosted for complete control over data and workflows.

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// what we automate

4 workflows we automate in n8n

Self-hosted AI pipelines

Full GDPR/data compliance

For clients handling sensitive data, we build n8n workflows on their own infrastructure — connecting internal databases, running Claude or local models, with no data leaving their network.

Custom code nodes

Replaces custom dev projects

n8n allows JavaScript in every node. For complex transformations, custom API calls, or proprietary logic, we write the code directly in the workflow — no separate backend needed.

High-volume data processing

60-80% cost reduction at volume

n8n handles batch operations at scale — processing 10,000+ records per run without per-task pricing. For data-heavy workflows, it's significantly cheaper than Make or Zapier.

Internal tool replacement

$2,400-6,000/year

We've used n8n to replace internal tools that teams were paying $200-500/month for — by building the same workflow logic self-hosted, with full customization.

// tools we use to connect n8n
n8nClaude APIPostgreSQLDockerGoogle WorkspaceTelegram Bot
// how we work
01

30-min audit call

We map the specific n8n workflows eating your team's time. You leave with clarity even if we don't work together.

02

Quote in 24h

Fixed price, fixed scope. No hourly billing surprises. Most builds are $1,000-4,000 depending on complexity.

03

Live in 1-2 weeks

We build, test, and hand off. You get documentation and a 30-day support window. Then it runs itself.

Ready to automate your n8n workflows?

Book a 30-min call. We map your specific workflows and give you a quote. No pitch - just a plan.

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// n8n automation - common questions

What teams ask before booking a n8n build

How long does a typical n8n automation take to build?
Most n8n automations ship in 1-2 weeks from kickoff to production. A single-workflow build (one trigger, one outcome) is our $1,000 Starter tier. Multi-workflow systems with 3-6 connected automations are $2,000-4,000 delivered in 2-4 weeks. Both fixed price, no hourly billing.
Do we need a paid n8n plan for this to work?
Yes - you keep your n8n subscription (we build inside your account, not ours). For most automations the standard n8n plan is enough. If you're hitting plan limits or need premium connectors, we advise on the right tier during scoping. You own everything we build.
Can you connect n8n to our other tools?
Yes - that is the core of what we build. n8n integrations to CRMs (HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive), payment platforms (Stripe), comms (Slack, Telegram, WhatsApp), AI APIs (Claude, OpenAI, Mistral), databases, ERPs, and 1000+ other tools via native connectors or custom API calls. We design the architecture before quoting so you see exactly what connects to what.
What happens when n8n changes pricing or breaks an integration?
We document everything we build so you can swap or migrate if needed. For active retainer clients we monitor n8n release notes and update affected workflows proactively. If n8n ever becomes unviable for your stack, we have migration paths to alternative platforms (covered in our Make / n8n / Zapier comparison work).
Who actually builds the n8n workflows?
Senior engineers on our 5-person team, not subcontractors. Ivan (founder) reviews architecture on every project. Self-hosted AI pipelines-type workflows are something we've built dozens of times across e-commerce, B2B SaaS, agencies, and logistics clients. You can see real case studies on the Work page and reviews on the Reviews page.
// other tools we automate