#licensing

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Oct 28, 2026

Which automation tools are actually open source in 2026? n8n, Activepieces, Windmill and Node-RED compared

Node-RED, Activepieces, Windmill and n8n compared by license: what each source license permits, which features vendors gate, and why resale needs a paid tier.

Oct 9, 2026

Is n8n really open source? The n8n fair-code license and 2026 self-hosting math

n8n is fair-code, not open source. Here is what its Sustainable Use License permits for self-hosters, when you need a paid plan, and how it compares to Make.