# Nod — AI Coding Tool Review & Pricing

> Nod is an open-source personal agent from n8n Labs that runs on your computer with its own Linux workspace and browser. It works in your connected apps and on real websites to chase invoices, prep calls or cancel trials, and asks before it acts for you. It is a standalone app and does not need an n8n account.

Source: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/nod · Updated Nov 11, 2026 · Category: Personal AI Agents · Published by dosa.dev

## At a glance

- **Tool**: Nod
- **Company**: n8n (n8n Labs)
- **Category**: [Personal AI Agents](https://ai.dosa.dev/category/personal-agents)
- **Pricing model**: Free
- **Official website**: https://nod.n8n.io/

## Key features

- Private Linux workspace for files and commands, plus its own browser you can take over
- Connects Gmail, Calendar, Slack, Notion, Linear and other apps
- Asks before it sends, buys or otherwise acts for you
- Scheduled tasks and background checks on new email and app activity
- One conversation across the desktop app, web browser, Telegram and WhatsApp
- 30+ model providers, a ChatGPT Plus or Pro plan, or local models via Ollama, LM Studio, vLLM or llama.cpp
- Runs on macOS 14+, Windows 11 in preview, or your own server for one person

## Pricing

**Model**: Free

Nod is free to download and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license. You connect your own AI provider or a supported ChatGPT Plus or Pro plan, and provider fees apply; a local model through Ollama or a similar server costs nothing per request. Nod shows estimated model costs in Usage.

## Who it is for

- **Best for**: Individuals and solo operators who want a self-hosted agent to handle recurring admin work across their apps and websites with their chosen model.
- **Not ideal for**: Teams that need shared multi-user automation (n8n itself fits that better), or anyone wanting a coding assistant; it is an early research preview with breaking changes expected.

## Verdict

A credible open-source personal agent from the n8n team with a strong ask-before-acting design; very early and aimed at personal work rather than coding.

## Recent updates

n8n Labs released Nod as a research preview on November 10, 2026, and v0.6.2 followed on November 11, 2026 with Mac Intel, Mac Apple silicon and Windows builds.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nod free?

Yes - Nod is Free. Nod is free to download and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license. You connect your own AI provider or a supported ChatGPT Plus or Pro plan, and provider fees apply; a local model through Ollama or a similar server costs nothing per request. Nod shows estimated model costs in Usage.

### Is Nod open source?

Yes - Nod is open source. Nod is free to download and open-source under the Apache-2.0 license. You connect your own AI provider or a supported ChatGPT Plus or Pro plan, and provider fees apply; a local model through Ollama or a similar server costs nothing per request. Nod shows estimated model costs in Usage.

### Who is Nod best for?

Individuals and solo operators who want a self-hosted agent to handle recurring admin work across their apps and websites with their chosen model.

### Who is Nod not ideal for?

Teams that need shared multi-user automation (n8n itself fits that better), or anyone wanting a coding assistant; it is an early research preview with breaking changes expected.

### What are the best Nod alternatives?

The closest Nod alternatives on ai.dosa.dev are OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, OpenHuman - all listed under Personal AI Agents.

### Who makes Nod?

Nod is developed by n8n (n8n Labs). It is listed in the Personal AI Agents category on ai.dosa.dev.

## Top alternatives

- [OpenClaw](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/openclaw) (Open Source) — Developers and power users who require a highly customizable, private AI assistant that can be accessed from mobile chat apps and integrated into complex, multi-step workflows.
- [Hermes Agent](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/hermes-agent) (Open Source) — Users needing a persistent, autonomous assistant that can operate across multiple platforms, automate complex workflows, and learn from experience over time.
- [OpenHuman](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/openhuman) (Freemium) — Users and developers needing a lightweight, high-performance orchestration harness for complex, long-running agent fleets and durable workflow automation.
- [nenva](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/nenva) (Freemium) — Mac users who prioritize data sovereignty and privacy, requiring an assistant that integrates with local files and personal accounts without cloud storage.
- [Hob](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/hob) (Open Source) — Developers and privacy-conscious users who want a capable, file-aware AI assistant that runs local open-weight models with zero setup, no account and no telemetry.
- [nanobot](https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/nanobot) (Open Source) — Developers who want a small, readable personal agent they can self-host, extend in Python and reach from their chat apps.
- Full alternatives guide: https://ai.dosa.dev/tools/nod/alternatives