n8n
An open-source, self-hostable automation platform. More powerful than Zapier and Make for complex logic. PURIST primarily deploys on n8n for full control, custom code execution, and data sovereignty your data stays on your infrastructure.
400+
native integrations available in n8n
n8n.io 2025
Expert insight
n8n is free and self-hosted. You pay for the expertise to use it well that's where PURIST comes in.
In a real workflow
A self-hosted n8n instance runs lead routing, invoicing and reporting workflows with full control over data.
Common mistakes
- Running a self-hosted instance without backups or updates.
- Keeping credentials in workflows instead of the credential store.
Complexity level
Anyone can understand this no technical background needed.
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400+
native integrations available in n8n
n8n.io 2025
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- Professional firms Onboarding, documents, billing and reporting run on their own. See what we automate →
- Agencies and SaaS teams Custom n8n and Claude builds, client reporting and internal tools. See what we automate →
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