n8n Hosting: Free, Managed, or Self-Hosted - Which Is Right For You?
Host n8n for free on your own infrastructure. Pay from 20 EUR/month for official n8n Cloud. Or use Opsily for unlimited executions, German servers, and GDPR compliance out of the box. Compare all options and choose what fits your team.
Why Host n8n on Opsily?
Opsily removes the complexity of self-hosting while keeping you in control.
Unlimited Executions
n8n Cloud caps executions by plan (2.5K to 40K per month). Opsily gives you unlimited runs. No workflow throttling. No surprise overage bills. Run as much automation as your business needs.
German Infrastructure, GDPR by Default
Your data stays on German servers. No US parent company. Full data sovereignty. DPA and AVV contracts included. EU compliance teams stop worrying. Build automations that pass regulatory review.
No DevOps Required
Skip Docker, Nginx, SSL certificates, database tuning. Opsily manages the infrastructure. You configure integrations and build workflows. Start automating in minutes, not days.
Built for teams who need reliability
Automation Gets Expensive Fast
Zapier starts at USD 19.99/month. At scale, per-step billing turns into USD 50+/month. Make costs the same.
n8n fixes this. Execution-based pricing means you pay for what you run, not how many steps each workflow has. Self-hosting is free forever but demands DevOps time: Docker containers, SSL renewals, database tuning, security patches.
There's a middle path. Managed hosting takes the DevOps off your plate while keeping costs predictable and data under your control.
Opsily vs n8n Cloud: Side by Side
n8n Cloud pricing as of August 2026. Opsily plans shown in pricing section below.
Deploy n8n on Opsily in 4 Steps
From signup to first workflow in minutes.
Choose Your App
Select an app to get started.
Create Account
Sign up and choose your server size. No credit card required to start free trial.
Deploy n8n
Click deploy. n8n spins up on German servers with SSL, backups, and monitoring. Automatic.
Connect Your Tools
Authorize Slack, HubSpot, Salesforce, or any of 1500+ integrations. Build in the visual editor.
Automate Everything
Set workflows to run on schedule, webhook, or event trigger. n8n runs unlimited executions.
Lead Sync & Nurture
Sync new HubSpot leads to your email platform. Send Slack alerts. Update Google Sheets. All triggered in seconds.
Data Pipelines
Move data from your CRM to warehouse. Transform. Load. On schedule or event. No engineer required.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
All Opsily plans include German hosting, GDPR compliance, SSL certificates, daily backups, and 99.9% uptime.
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Trust & Compliance
Security, data privacy, and open-source transparency built in.
GDPR Compliant
Hosted in Germany with full data sovereignty. No US parent company access. DPA and AVV contracts included. Your data, your rules.
Encrypted & Secure
Data encrypted in transit and at rest. Automated daily backups. SSL certificates automatically renewed. Role-based access control.
Open Source, No Lock-In
Fair-code licensed. 201K+ GitHub stars. 1500+ integrations. Export your workflows anytime. Own your automation.
SOC 2 Type II Certified
Third-party audited security and compliance. Continuous monitoring. Incident response procedures in place.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your hosting choice. Self-hosted n8n Community Edition is free forever but requires DevOps skills (Docker, SSL, database management). n8n Cloud starts at 20 EUR/month for 2,500 executions and scales to 667 EUR/month for 40,000 executions. Managed alternatives like Opsily, Elestio (11 USD/month), or FlowEngine (7-18 USD/month) charge flat monthly fees with unlimited executions. For most small teams, managed hosting costs less than n8n Cloud at scale because there's no per-execution cap.
Ready to Simplify n8n Hosting?
Start with a free trial. No credit card. German servers, unlimited executions, GDPR compliance included.