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What is Nyno?
Nyno is an open-source workflow engine that lets organizations build AI-driven automation without commercial licensing, vendor lock-in, or proprietary restrictions.
Why Nyno Exists
Nyno is an open-source backend platform for workflow-based AI and automation, designed for teams that want full ownership over their infrastructure.
Unlike commercial automation tools, Nyno allows companies and agencies to run workflows for themselves and their clients without requiring a commercial license, even at scale. It supports multiple programming languages and human-readable workflows, making automation easier to audit, extend, and govern.
Nyno is built with a strong focus on performance, transparency, and long-term independence, aligning well with European requirements around data sovereignty and operational control.
“Unlike with n8n, you and your clients never have to request a commercial license to run Nyno workflows. This was the main reason I started building Nyno.” — MJ, Founder
Nyno was created to solve a growing problem in modern automation:
- Open-source tools that become commercially restrictive at scale
- Vendor lock-in that affects clients, agencies, and enterprises
- AI workflows that are hard to audit or control
Nyno is intentionally permissive, transparent, and self-hostable.
What Makes Nyno Different (Non-Technical)
- No commercial license traps — even for client work
- Open-source by design, not open-core
- Human-readable workflows (short plain text, not large JSON + proprietary UIs)
- Multi-language support without rewriting systems
Typical Use Cases
- Internal automation for SMEs and enterprises
- AI-assisted backend workflows
- Agencies running workflows for multiple clients
- Teams replacing proprietary automation platforms
- Organizations requiring auditability and control
Why Business & Policy Media Care
Nyno sits at the intersection of:
- AI adoption without hype
- Open-source as strategic infrastructure
- European tech sovereignty
- Vendor-lock-in avoidance
- Automation moving from IT to executive concern
It reflects a broader shift: open-source is no longer just a developer preference — it’s a business decision.
Suggested Story Angles
Editors may find these angles useful:
- Why open-source automation is replacing proprietary workflow tools
- The hidden cost of commercial licensing in AI automation
- How agencies are avoiding vendor lock-in for their clients
- European-built infrastructure for AI workflows
- From developer tools to business-critical systems
Founder
MJ Founder & Lead Maintainer, Nyno
MJ is a software founder (ex-cybersecurity) focused on open infrastructure, automation, and developer-friendly systems that respect user ownership. Nyno was created in response to real-world licensing and scalability constraints encountered when deploying automation for clients.
MJ is available for interviews and background briefings on:
- Open-source business models
- AI infrastructure
- Workflow automation
- Vendor lock-in and licensing risks
Fast Facts
- Project: Nyno
- Founded: 2024
- License: Open-source (no commercial license required)
- Category: Workflow automation / AI backend infrastructure
- Primary audience: Businesses, agencies, developers
- Region: Europe-focused, globally available
- Demo Website: https://europe.nyno.dev
- GitHub Link: https://github.com/empowerd-cms/nyno
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Press & Media Inquiries
Founder Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-j-schermer-4b58502ba/
Location: Europe
Availability: Interviews, comments, technical background, embargoed briefings