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⚡ FIELD SUMMARY: $0 SELF-HOSTED n8n AI WORKFLOW AUTOMATION AUDIT Commercial workflow automation platforms like Zapier and Make (Integromat) lock users into predatory per-task pricing tiers—charging $2

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