The n8n alternative Stop drawing workflows.
Agents that build their own tools and run themselves. Free. Open source.
You run it vs it runs itself
n8n
EXTREMELY
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What runs
Side by side
| EXTREMELY | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Steps decided by | The agent | You, or an agent from your instructions |
| Missing integration | ✓ Builds it itself | You add a node, tool or MCP server |
| When it breaks | ✓ Fixes itself | You debug, or ask the AI builder |
| Runs on | Your computer | n8n cloud or your server |
| AI | Your plan, keys or local model | Your keys or cloud credits |
| Open source | ✓ AGPL-3.0 | ✗ Fair-code (Sustainable Use) |
| Price | Free | Free self-hosted, cloud €20/mo yearly |
n8n details from n8n.io, checked 5 November 2026.
Pick the right one
n8n if
- Same steps, every time
- Huge integration library today
EXTREMELY if
- You want an outcome, not a flow
- Agents working all night, unattended
- Running on the AI you already pay for
Questions
Is EXTREMELY a free n8n alternative? Yes. Open source (AGPL-3.0), runs on your own computer, on the AI you already have. Optional hosting is US$399 a year.
What's the difference between n8n and EXTREMELY? n8n runs workflows you design, plus agents (in preview) that use tools you add. EXTREMELY runs autonomous agents that each have a job, pick their own steps, build the tools they're missing and keep going on a schedule.
Can I use n8n and EXTREMELY together? Yes. An agent can call an n8n workflow over HTTP like any other tool.