Workflow automation
n8n Hosting
n8n is a fair-code workflow automation platform with AI agent nodes. It can be used through the official n8n Cloud service or self-hosted with Docker on any VPS.
6 plans · prices last checked 2026-10-20 ·Official docs
What n8n needs from a host
n8n is a workflow automation platform with AI agent nodes. Unlike chat agents, n8n runs scheduled and triggered workflows, so execution limits, webhook reliability and database backups matter more than raw CPU.
n8n hosting plans compared
Filter in the full table →| Provider / Plan | Agents | Type | Intro price | Billing / upfront | Renewal | CPU / RAM | Storage | Backup | AI model cost | Root | Region | Verified | Actions |
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| DigitalOceanBasic Droplet 1 GB | Hermes Agent OpenClaw n8n | Self-Managed VPS | $6.00/mo | Monthly | $6.00/mo | 1 vCPU / 1 GB | 25 GB SSD | Optional paid backups add-on | Not included: you pay your AI provider directly | Yes | Multiple regions (NA, EU, APAC) | 2026-10-20Pending review | Details Visit(opens in a new tab) |
| HostingerKVM 1 VPS | Hermes Agent OpenClaw n8n | One-Click VPS | $6.49/mo | 2 years upfront$155.76 today | $11.99/mo | 1 vCPU / 4 GB | 50 GB NVMe | Not disclosed | Not included: you pay your AI provider directly | Yes | Not disclosed | 2026-10-20Pending review | Details Visit(opens in a new tab) |
| HostingerKVM 2 VPS | Hermes Agent OpenClaw n8n | One-Click VPS | $8.79/mo | 2 years upfront$210.96 today | $14.99/mo | 2 vCPU / 8 GB | 100 GB NVMe | Not disclosed | Not included: you pay your AI provider directly | Yes | Not disclosed | 2026-10-20Pending review | Details Visit(opens in a new tab) |
| DigitalOceanBasic Droplet 2 GB | Hermes Agent OpenClaw n8n | Self-Managed VPS | $12.00/mo | Monthly | $12.00/mo | 1 vCPU / 2 GB | 50 GB SSD | Optional paid backups add-on | Not included: you pay your AI provider directly | Yes | Multiple regions (NA, EU, APAC) | 2026-10-20Pending review | Details Visit(opens in a new tab) |
| n8nn8n Cloud Starter | n8n | Fully Managed | €20.00/mo | 1 year upfront€240.00 today | €20.00/mo | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not included: you pay your AI provider directly | No | Not disclosed | 2026-10-20Pending review | Details Visit(opens in a new tab) |
| HostingerManaged n8n | n8n | Fully Managed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Backup restore available from the dashboard (per Hostinger docs) | Not included: you pay your AI provider directly | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | 2026-10-20Pending review | Details Visit(opens in a new tab) |
Prices exclude AI model/API usage and taxes. "Intro price" is the monthly equivalent of the first billing term; renewal applies afterwards. Different currencies are not converted. How we compare
Fully managed vs VPS for n8n
Lowest-cost way to run n8n
A self-hosted Docker install on a small VPS has the lowest known hosting cost and no execution cap. n8n Cloud costs more but removes all maintenance.
Lowest known 12-month hosting cost in our data: DigitalOcean Basic Droplet 1 GB at $72.00 for 12 months of service, excluding AI model usage. Run your own numbers →
Operational risks to plan for
- Losing the n8n data volume loses your credentials and workflows. Back it up.
- Webhooks need HTTPS and a stable domain; plan a reverse proxy on a VPS.
- Cloud plans cap monthly executions. High-frequency workflows can outgrow a tier quickly.
Recommended use cases
n8n guides
Frequently asked questions
Can I run n8n 24/7 on a VPS?
Yes. Run it with Docker and a restart policy, behind a reverse proxy with HTTPS for webhooks.
Is n8n Cloud priced per execution?
Cloud tiers include a monthly execution allowance (2.5K on Starter when we checked). Self-hosting has no execution cap.
Does n8n hosting include AI model costs?
No. AI nodes call model APIs with your own keys, billed by the model provider.