Browse n8n workflows for CRM, messaging, AI and data sync. Downloads require Builder Pro or Agency Unlimited; your n8n hosting and connected app subscriptions are separate.
n8n workflow templates are automations exported as JSON that you import into your own n8n instance. Review the nodes and settings, connect your own credentials, adapt field mappings and test representative inputs before activating the trigger. Template downloads on n8n Markets require an active subscription; n8n hosting and connected app costs are separate.
| Approach | Time to live | Production hardening | Best for | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build from scratch | Hours to days | Whatever you add yourself | Highly bespoke internal processes | Learn the basics |
| Community template | Depends on configuration | Review the implementation | Learning a node or pattern | See Pro |
| Builder Pro | Downloads after subscription | Verify each template before deployment | Full library access, 500 downloads/day | Browse templates |
| Agency Unlimited | Downloads after subscription | Verify each template before deployment | Full library access, 5,000 downloads/day | See Pro pricing |
An n8n workflow template is a complete automation exported as a JSON file. It contains the nodes, connections and settings of a working workflow, so you can import it into your own n8n instance, attach your credentials and run it immediately instead of building the logic yourself.
Open n8n, choose Import from File (or Import from URL) in the workflow menu, select the downloaded JSON, then open each node that shows a credential warning and pick your own connection. Run a manual execution to confirm the data flows before activating the trigger.
Workflow JSON can be imported into n8n Cloud or self-hosted n8n. Check the required nodes, versions and app permissions before using a template; importing a file does not guarantee compatibility with every installation.
Builder Pro costs $19/month and includes 500 downloads/day. Agency Unlimited costs $39/month and includes 5,000 downloads/day. Both monthly subscriptions unlock the full template library; inspect each workflow’s requirements and error handling before deployment.
Yes. While you are subscribed, you can use and adapt downloaded templates in your own and your clients’ automations, and charge for implementation. You cannot resell, redistribute or republish the templates as a template collection.
You can cancel any time from Dashboard → Billing and you keep download access until the end of the period you paid for. New downloads stop after that. The license to use downloaded templates applies while you are subscribed, as set out in the Terms of Service.
It depends on volume. Zapier counts tasks for action steps and Make meters each module run, so multi-step workflows with high volume raise the monthly bill. n8n Cloud plans include a set number of executions per month, and self-hosted n8n costs your server plus maintenance time. Compare current vendor prices against your own run volume before switching.
Both can import the same workflow JSON. n8n Cloud suits teams that do not want to manage servers. Self-hosting suits teams that need data to stay on their own infrastructure or run high volumes, as long as someone handles updates, backups and monitoring.