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The automation tool every SMB should own. Not rent.

Replace Zapier and most of your internal scripts with self-hosted n8n. Build the workflow automations every service business needs — without paying per task.

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LESSONS3
RUNTIME35 min
INSTRUCTORAlphaPrism
PUBLISHED2026-05-13
// LESSONS

3 lessons. Preview lessons are unlocked.

  1. 01
    Installing n8n on a $5 VPSHetzner box, Docker Compose, automatic HTTPS via Caddy. Production-grade install in 20 minutes.
    12 minLOCKED
  2. 02
    Why n8n (and not Zapier)Zapier is fine. n8n is better for most SMBs once you cross 10K tasks/month — and the architecture lets you do things Zapier won't.
    8 minPREVIEW
  3. 03
    Your first workflow — lead routingContact form → webhook → CRM → SMS to the owner → confirmation email to the lead. End to end, properly error-handled.
    15 minLOCKED