Browse free and premium n8n workflow templates — ready-to-import n8n workflows as JSON. Connect your credentials and automate in minutes.
n8n workflow templates are pre-built automations exported as JSON that you import into your own n8n instance and run in minutes. Each template on n8n Markets includes the workflow file, setup notes and the credentials it needs, so you reconnect your accounts, run a test execution and go live without building from an empty canvas.
| 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 |
| Free community template | 15-30 minutes | Usually none | Learning a node or pattern | Browse free templates |
| Premium marketplace template | 5-20 minutes | Retries, dedupe, error alerts included | Teams shipping a reliable automation now | Browse templates |
| Hire an n8n developer | Days to weeks | Custom, fully tested | Complex multi-system builds | Hire an expert |
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.
Yes. Every template on n8n Markets is a standard workflow JSON, so it works on n8n Cloud and on self-hosted Docker, npm or Kubernetes installs running n8n 1.x. Self-hosting also means no per-execution fees when a template runs at high volume.
Yes. The marketplace has both free and premium templates. Filter by Free to download starter automations at no cost; premium templates add production details such as retry logic, deduplication, error notifications and documented environment variables.
Yes. Templates are licensed for unlimited use in your own and your clients’ n8n instances. You cannot resell the template file itself as-is, but you can adapt it, charge for implementation and keep it running in as many accounts as you need.