Hi there and welcome back to the Na ten Beginner to Pro course.
In our last session, we explored the power of automation in general and examples of workflow automation.
Today we are talking about the tool that's going to be your best friend in automation Na ten and why
Na ten is currently the best available platform on the market for building awesome automations and AI
agents.
In short, Na ten is like the Swiss Army knife of automation.
What exactly is na na?
Ten stands for Node to Node, a system built around nodes that connect different services and apps.
It's a powerful, no code, low code automation platform that helps you connect different apps and services
to automate workflows and build AI agents.
Think of it as a visual platform where you can link all your favorite tools Gmail, slack, Google Sheets,
CRM, databases, you name it.
You don't need to be a developer to make it work.
If you have heard of tools like Zapier or Make.com, anything is similar, but with way more flexibility,
customization options, and control over your data.
Why choose N810 over other automation tools?
First of all, N810 makes automation easy and accessible for everyone.
You don't need to be a developer or know how to code to automate tasks visually with a simple drag and
drop workflow builder.
Plus, you can easily integrate AI into your automations, allowing you to stay ahead of the curve.
Because N810 helps you leverage AI without technical expertise, you can plug AI straight into your
automation without messing with complex code.
That means you are not stuck relying on random AI tools that pop up every day.
Most of them are overpriced and pretty useless.
With N810, you control how AI works for you so you get real value without wasting time or money.
Now let's do a quick comparison to help you see why N810 stands out.
N810 is open source, which means the code behind the platform is publicly available on GitHub.
GitHub essentially is a platform for developers to store code.
You can take this code and self-host the platform completely for free on a rented server for about $7
a month.
It has almost 60,000 stars on GitHub, which is a lot.
However, for beginners, I strongly recommend using the cloud service because self-hosting requires
technical expertise to set up and maintain.
You can use N810 cloud service just for $24 a month, which is very cheap considering how powerful the
platform is.
N810 has excellent documentation.
So whether you are a beginner or an advanced user, the official docs provide clear step by step guides.
The tight explanations of nodes and troubleshooting tips to help you get the most out of the platform.
You can build powerful AI agents, and when you compare it to how much you'd pay for basic automations
in Make and Zapier, it's really cost effective.
Because Naa10 allows for self-hosting, you have full control over your data.
The pricing model is based on workflow executions, so when you are using the cloud service, you don't
pay for individual operations.
You pay for entire workflow execution.
What makes it more cost effective for complex workflow?
Now, Enitan has over 400 native integrations, which means you can find dedicated nodes to connect
directly to other apps and services.
Through API calls, instead of relying solely on webhook calls.
I will explain all those terms in the next episodes, so don't worry if you don't know what I'm talking
about now.
Now, this table shows the benefits of using N810 over competitors such as Zapier or Make.com.
So basically, Zapier is super user friendly, but limited when it comes to complex workflows.
Is great for beginners, but you will hit a wall if you need advanced features.
And also, Zapier is very expensive.
Like Make.com offers visual workflow building like N810 with support for more complex automation, but
it's not as flexible for custom integrations, and its pricing structure is based on charging for each
operation.
So node execution while when you we are using N810 cloud service, they charge you per workflow execution.
So if you have a workflow with 200 steps, you are to charge only once per execution.
So make that come can get expensive fast.
Great.
Now you have got an idea of what N810 is and why it's such a powerful tool.
So let's break down some of its key features.
In other words, N810 is Visual Workflow Builder.
So it's super easy to use.
You just drag and drop things onto the screen like building blocks and connect them to create your automation.
So each step in automation is called a node.
Think of a node like a task.
It could be something simple like sending an email, updating a spreadsheet, or getting data from another
app to another node.
What's really cool is that you can see how data flow within workflows.
So when you run an automation and it shows you what's happening at every step.
So if something doesn't work, you will know exactly where the problem is.
So you can easily fix the bugs.
Nathan has something called community nodes.
These are integrations created by people in the community.
So there is always new stuff being added.
And if you are working with an app that is not on the list, you can connect to almost any app using
API integrations.
I will explain APIs in a future lesson, but for now, just know that it means that you can connect
Nathan to pretty much anything.
Now this is where it gets really exciting.
Nathan lets you integrate AI directly into your workflows.
That means you can use large language models like GPT, cloud, Gemini, and others right inside N810,
making them the brains of your AI agents in your automations.
You can automate tasks like content creation, customer support, lead generation, and much more,
all powered by AI.
And even if the AI tool you want to use is not built into N810 yet, you can still connect it using
APIs.
Now quick recap.
Today we learned what N810 is and how it compares to other automation tools its key features.
So now we know that N810 is the visual workflow builder.
It has a lot of native integrations, so dedicated nodes to connect to other apps and services.
It has strong community support.
And also you can easily implement AI capabilities to make your automations even more powerful.
In the next episode, we'll dive into the N810 interface and explore all the components like nodes,
triggers, connections, workflows, and how they work together to create awesome automations.