Automating Processes with n8n: The Power of Visual Integration

If you've ever wasted time repeating manual tasks in your business — like copying form data, sending WhatsApp messages, or updating spreadsheets — it's time to get to know n8n.

What is n8n?

n8n (pronounced "n-eight-n") is a low-code automation tool that allows you to create custom workflows between different systems — all visually and without advanced programming.

It works as an open-source alternative to Zapier and Make, with more flexibility, control, and without severe limitations in free plans.

Main Advantages:

• 🔗 Integrations with +300 services (Telegram, WhatsApp, Google Sheets, APIs, etc.)
• 🧩 Customizable nodes for conditional logic, loops, and parallel executions
• 💻 Can run on your own server (self-hosted)
• 💸 Free, without depending on a limited paid plan

Common Use Cases

• Automatic customer service via Telegram or WhatsApp
• Lead generation from forms (Typeform, Tally, etc.)
• Sending customized alerts (Slack, Discord, Email)
• Creating dashboards with data from multiple sources
• Communication with REST APIs and databases

n8n in practice

The interface is based on drag and drop, where you build workflows like:

Form → Filter data → Save to database → Send WhatsApp message

You can also combine it with tools like:

• Supabase (data storage)
• Firebase (authentication and notifications)
• Notion, Airtable, Google Docs and much more

And the best part: it's yours!

With n8n installed on your server (Docker, Railway, Render, etc.), you own your data and rules, without depending on third parties.

Conclusion

n8n is the bridge between ideas and real automations, ideal for startups, freelancers, and companies that want to scale with intelligence and efficiency.

In the next post, I'll show step by step how to build your first automation in n8n, integrating Telegram and Google Sheets. Stay tuned!

💬 Got questions? Contact me and I'll help you automate your processes with n8n in a personalized way.