Here are the main applications of n8n
Workflow automation
Connect multiple services such as Gmail, Slack, Trello, Google Sheets, Notion…
Create automated processes between applications without manual operations.
For example: When there is a new email in Gmail, automatically save the attachment to Google Drive and notify on Slack.
Automated data management
Collect and synchronize data from multiple sources (Google Sheets, API, SQL, JSON…).
Convert, process, and classify data automatically.
For example: Automatically update customer information from Google Forms to CRM such as HubSpot or Salesforce.
Marketing Automation
Connect with Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, HubSpot to send automatic emails.
Manage leads, classify and send emails/sms by customer group.
For example: When a new customer registers on the website, automatically add them to your email marketing list and send a welcome message.
API Integration & Service Connection
Help applications and systems communicate with each other without complex programming.
Integrate REST API, SOAP, GraphQL, Webhooks to synchronize data.
For example: When a new order comes from Shopify, automatically send information to the accounting system.
Automated Monitoring & Reporting
Monitor systems, servers, websites, APIs by setting up alerts.
Generate automated reports from system data and send daily emails.
For example: If the website has an error (HTTP 500), automatically send a warning to Telegram/Zalo.
DevOps Support & System Management
Automate the software deployment process, backup data, monitor the server.
For example: When there is a change on GitHub, automatically deploy the application to the server.