n8n

n8n is an open-source automation platform that allows users to build custom workflows with powerful integrations. From marketing and sales to IT and DevOps, it supports hundreds of integrations with popular services like Slack, Google Sheets, and GitHub. n8n's low-code interface, JavaScript integration, and AI features empower users to automate complex, multi-step workflows.

Key features:

• Over 400 integrations and customizable automation nodes

• Supports JavaScript and Python for advanced logic

• Self-hosting option for greater control

Use cases:

1. 1. Sales Automation

   n8n can connect CRM tools like HubSpot or Salesforce with email marketing, automatically enriching lead profiles based on website interactions. It enables sales teams to receive instant notifications when prospects interact with specific website sections, optimizing follow-up actions and timing.

2. 2. IT Onboarding and Security

   IT teams can create workflows to automatically onboard new hires by setting up accounts across multiple systems (e.g., email, CRM, project management), while simultaneously implementing secure access protocols. n8n can also monitor access logs and alert administrators of suspicious activity, integrating with security systems like Splunk.

3. 3. Data Integration and Reporting

   Businesses can centralize data from various sources (e.g., Google Analytics, SQL databases) to generate unified reports for performance monitoring. By automating ETL processes with n8n, users can keep reports up-to-date without manual extraction or transformation, boosting data-driven decision-making.