Business fit7.0/10
Implementation readiness6.4/10
Verdict
Testing — useful for human-supervised workflows; not our default for critical paths.
What was tested
Human-supervised workflow with AI-assisted classification and routing, plus integrations with internal tools.
Test environment
Self-hosted n8n, Postgres backend, mixed model providers behind a thin gateway.
Strengths
- Quick to assemble human-supervised workflows
- Good visibility into each step for non-engineers
- Reasonable integration coverage
Limitations
- Critical paths are harder to review than equivalent code
- Versioning and testing story is weaker than code-defined workflows
- Limited fit for high-volume or low-latency paths
Risks
- Drift between node-graph logic and actual business rules
- Treating it as a system of record rather than a coordination layer
Integration notes
We use n8n for human-supervised orchestration and keep critical paths in code. Production-grade workflows route through Temporal where durability matters.