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§ Tech.00
n8n — The automation backbone
Enterprise-grade automation without the task tax. n8n executes complex workflows with proper Git version control, instantaneous rollbacks, and massive execution stability. A 300-second execution limit handles intensive scripts that kill commercial platforms.
400+
native integrations
Zero
task execution taxes
Git
version control & diffing
§ Tech.01Replaces
What it replaces
| Scale | Zapier (Annual) | n8n (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Zapier | $14,964/yr | 45k tasks/mo. Rigid 10-second timeout limits. |
| Make | Tiered pricing | Charges per individual node execution. |
A standard RevOps stack migrating from Zapier to a self-hosted 4GB n8n server saves over $14,000 annually, completely eliminating the anxiety of scaling operations.
§ Tech.02Pipeline
How STACKD uses it
- Systematically routes data between Typebot captures, LangGraph reasoning modules, and the Frappe CRM ledger.
- JSON-based workflows enable proper Git history, historical diffing, and instantaneous rollbacks for enterprise safety.
- Scaling loops and retry logic are fundamentally free, unlike Zapier which charges for every single step in a sequence.
§ Tech.03Business case
Business outcomes
Professional services
Routing 18,000 leads and syncing 4,000 meetings per month.
$14,016 in direct annual savings vs Zapier.
E-commerce
Intensive API loops for inventory syncing and dynamic pricing updates.
300-second execution limit strictly prevents script timeouts.
§ Tech.04Systems