In n8n an automation is built from nodes: a trigger (e.g. a new order or a daily schedule), then actions — fetching data, filtering, writing to a sheet, sending an email or a Telegram message. n8n integrates with many services out of the box and works with almost any system via APIs and webhooks.
One of n8n’s advantages is that it can be self-hosted on your own server, so your data stays under your control.
Example
iComp has an n8n integration: syncing products and stock from an ERP, or a Telegram message about a new document.