What an n8n automation agency does
n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform — the engine that connects your apps, APIs, and databases and runs multi-step processes for you, around the clock. An n8n agency turns that capability into working systems: identifying which of your manual processes are worth automating, designing the logic, building the workflows with proper error handling, and keeping them running as your tools and APIs change.
The reason teams hire a specialist rather than learning it in-house is the gap between a proof-of-concept and a production system. A workflow that works once in a demo is easy. A workflow that handles real volume, retries when an API hiccups, routes errors to a human, and doesn't silently break at 3am is engineering. That's what you're paying for.
Why self-hosted n8n, and why us
We deploy n8n on your own infrastructure rather than a hosted automation cloud. That eliminates per-task pricing entirely — the meter that makes Zapier and Make expensive at scale — and keeps your customer data on servers you control, which matters for anyone handling records under privacy regulation.
Most agencies build with other people's money on other people's stacks. We run eight live businesses — e-commerce, importing, publishing, SaaS — on self-hosted n8n with a Postgres backbone and Telegram alerting. Every workflow we sell, we've already shipped to production for ourselves.
Services we offer
- Lead routing automation — capture, score, and route every lead with instant alerts, so none go cold.
- Zapier to n8n migration — move off per-task pricing, typically cutting automation cost by up to 90%.
- CRM & data sync — keep HubSpot, Pipedrive, Airtable, and your databases continuously in agreement.
- AI agent workflows — embed Claude or GPT inside pipelines to classify, summarize, and decide.
- Automated reporting — scheduled dashboards and anomaly alerts that replace manual spreadsheets.
- E-commerce automation — order alerts, inventory thresholds, and post-purchase flows.
How engagement works
Two ways in. The $47 first workflow is a low-commitment way to see how we work: one production automation built to your spec, handed over as importable n8n JSON you own outright. For teams ready to automate at scale, the retainer (from $2,000/month) covers a full audit, a self-hosted n8n deployment on your infrastructure, custom integrations and AI workflows, plus ongoing monitoring and optimization. Most clients start with the workflow, prove the value, then scale into the system.
Frequently asked questions
What does an n8n automation agency do?
It designs, builds, and maintains automated workflows on the n8n platform — connecting your apps, APIs, and databases to eliminate manual work. Motavi specializes in self-hosted n8n, so your data stays on infrastructure you control.
How much does it cost to hire an n8n consultant?
Motavi starts at $47 for a single production workflow. Full automation retainers, including self-hosted deployment and ongoing maintenance, start from $2,000 per month depending on scope.
Do I keep the workflows you build?
Yes. Every workflow runs on your own n8n instance and the JSON is yours to keep, edit, and extend. No lock-in.
Can you migrate us from Zapier or Make to n8n?
Yes. Migrating to self-hosted n8n typically cuts monthly automation cost by up to 90%. We re-architect each workflow with proper error handling and run it in parallel until proven, so there's no downtime. See our Zapier to n8n migration page.