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n8n Hosting for Reliable Workflow Automation

Run self-hosted n8n on VPS resources sized for automation workloads. Compare CPU, RAM and NVMe allocations, then choose the n8n hosting plan that fits your workflows and growth path.

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  • 2–16 GB RAM plans
  • NVMe storage
  • Clear upgrade path

Resources, software scope, backups and support responsibilities vary by plan. Check the selected plan before ordering.

n8n workflow automation networkA transparent illustration of an n8n automation engine connecting webhook, AI, API, database, email, schedule and hosting nodes.n8nWORKFLOW ENGINE

Flexible billing periods

Choose the Right n8n Hosting Plan

Compare transparent CPU, RAM and NVMe allocations for self-hosted n8n. Choose monthly flexibility or view the yearly equivalent before selecting your automation workload.

Starter

A compact starting point for light automation experiments

Monthly equivalent

$0.99/mo

$11.88 billed yearly

Order Starter

Plan highlights

  • ✓1 CPU core allocation
  • ✓2 GB RAM for lighter workflows
  • ✓20 GB NVMe storage
  • ✓Clear upgrade path

Basic

More memory for small teams and active workflows

Monthly equivalent

$2.00/moSave 15%
$1.70/mo

$20.40 billed yearly

Order Basic

Plan highlights

  • ✓2 CPU cores allocation
  • ✓4 GB RAM for small workloads
  • ✓40 GB NVMe storage
  • ✓15% yearly discount
Most popular

Pro

A stronger base for growing business automations

Monthly equivalent

$4.00/moSave 15%
$3.40/mo

$40.80 billed yearly

Order Pro

Plan highlights

  • ✓4 CPU cores allocation
  • ✓8 GB RAM for concurrent workflows
  • ✓60 GB NVMe storage
  • ✓Extra compute headroom

Business

Higher resources for agencies and demanding projects

Monthly equivalent

$8.00/moSave 15%
$6.80/mo

$81.60 billed yearly

Order Business

Plan highlights

  • ✓6 CPU cores allocation
  • ✓16 GB RAM for heavier workloads
  • ✓120 GB NVMe storage
  • ✓Largest published allocation
Before ordering: yearly equivalents apply the supplied 15% discount to Basic, Pro and Business; Starter remains $0.99/month. Checkout is the final source for current pricing, renewal terms, software scope, bandwidth, backups and availability.

From trigger to outcome

What Is n8n Hosting?

n8n is a workflow automation platform that connects applications, APIs and data. n8n hosting supplies the server resources beneath that platform, so your workflows have CPU, memory and storage available when executions run.

Receive a trigger

A webhook, schedule, form or connected application starts an execution. The workflow can then read, transform or route incoming data.

Run workflow logic

Nodes perform API calls, conditions, code steps and database operations. More complex or concurrent work usually needs more RAM and CPU headroom.

Deliver the result

Send a message, update a CRM, write to a database or call another service. Execution history and stored data also contribute to resource usage.

Self-hosted n8n gives you more infrastructure responsibility. Before ordering, confirm who handles installation, upgrades, TLS, databases, monitoring, backups and restores for the selected plan.

Review service scope

Integration signal wall

Connect the Tools Already in Your Stack

Build workflow automation around messaging, source control, payments, databases, cloud platforms and business applications. Exact nodes and credentials depend on your n8n version and each third-party service.

SlackGitHubStripePostgreSQLHubSpotSalesforce
RedisSupabaseCloudflareAmazon Web ServicesMongoDBIntercom

Integration names are examples of the broader n8n ecosystem, not bundled third-party subscriptions. Confirm node availability and API access before building a production workflow.

Workload fit

Who Is n8n Hosting For?

When comparing n8n hosting options, the right plan depends on workflow complexity, concurrency, stored execution data and connected services—not simply the number of workflows.

01

Automation teams that want infrastructure control

Self-hosted n8n can suit teams that want their own server resources and a clearer path from lightweight workflows to more demanding automation. It also means understanding the operational work that remains with the customer.

Self-hosted n8n
02

Developers

Connect APIs, run code steps and integrate databases while choosing an n8n VPS hosting allocation with room for expected execution demand.

API and code workflows
03

Agencies

Build repeatable client processes for reporting, lead routing and content operations while keeping plan limits and support ownership visible.

Multi-client processes
04

Operations teams

Move data between CRMs, forms, support tools and internal systems without treating automation as an unlimited or resource-free service.

Business operations
05

AI workflow builders

Orchestrate model APIs and data services, then size RAM, CPU and storage for the actual workload and external API constraints.

AI orchestration

Before ordering

Confirm the n8n Service Scope

“Managed n8n hosting” can mean different things across providers. Use this checklist to confirm exactly what VPS Wagon supplies and what remains your responsibility for the selected plan.

AreaWhy it mattersWhat to verifyStatus
Installation & editionFeatures can differ between n8n editions and versions.Initial deployment, Community or paid features, version supplied.Confirm per plan
Updates & rollbackUpgrades may affect nodes, credentials and workflow behavior.Who upgrades n8n, maintenance timing, backups and rollback process.Responsibility boundary
Database & RedisDatabase choice and queue mode affect reliability and scaling.Supported database, credentials, maintenance, Redis and worker availability.Feature dependent
SSL/TLS & domainWebhooks and the editor should use secure HTTPS endpoints.Certificate provisioning, renewals, DNS and reverse-proxy ownership.Confirm setup
Backups & restoresWorkflow definitions, credentials and database data need protection.Frequency, retention, included data, exclusions and restore requests.Plan specific
Monitoring & supportServer health is different from workflow-level success.Monitored components, alerts, response scope and workflow debugging.Confirm coverage
Migration & scalingMoving data or adding workers may require planning and downtime.Migration eligibility, included data, upgrade path and downtime expectation.Pre-sales check

Important: workflow executions are resource-bound. CPU, memory, storage, concurrency, execution-data retention and third-party API limits all affect practical capacity.

Workflow inspiration

Automation Patterns to Explore

Hand-picked n8n tutorials for AI agents, inbox automation, lead generation, RAG systems and workflow operations. Each card opens the related YouTube walkthrough in a new tab.

AI Avatar Video Content Automation With n8n AI Agents tutorial01AI agentsWatch tutorial

AI avatar video automation

Explore how n8n workflows can coordinate AI agents, content steps and video automation pipelines.

AI AgentVideoContent
Lenny In Tech
AI-powered internal company knowledge base with n8n and Supabase tutorial02Knowledge baseWatch tutorial

Internal knowledge base

See a practical pattern for combining n8n, Supabase and AI search for company knowledge workflows.

SupabaseRAGAI
Billy Christi
AI social media system for viral videos with n8n03Social mediaWatch tutorial

Social video workflow

Study a repeatable automation system for generating, routing and publishing social content.

SocialContentAutomation
Fabian Markl
Unlimited leads with an n8n workflow tutorial04Lead genWatch tutorial

Lead generation pipeline

Review how forms, enrichment steps and outreach systems can be connected through n8n logic.

LeadsCRMAPI
God of Prompt
AI agent for VAPI n8n outbound calls tutorial05Voice AIWatch tutorial

Outbound call agent

Learn how voice-agent flows can connect call events, API actions and automation follow-ups.

VAPICallsAgent
Santhej Kallada
Automate inbox with an AI agent and n8n tutorial06InboxWatch tutorial

Inbox automation agent

Map incoming email to classification, routing and response actions with an n8n workflow.

EmailNo-codeAI
RapidDev
AI agent monitors Reddit with n8n BrowserAct and MCP07MonitoringWatch tutorial

Reddit monitoring agent

Explore a monitoring workflow pattern for listening to communities and routing useful signals.

RedditMCPBrowser
Derek Cheung
n8n RAG system for AI agents tutorial08RAGWatch tutorial

RAG system for agents

Understand how retrieval, storage and workflow orchestration can support AI-agent answers.

RAGVectorAgents
Kirk Artman
AI phone agent with n8n template tutorial09Phone agentWatch tutorial

AI phone agent flow

Use this example to think through call handling, follow-ups and operational routing.

PhoneTemplateAI
Nick Puru
AI invoice automation system n8n tutorial10InvoicesWatch tutorial

Invoice automation system

See how documents, extraction, validation and finance handoff can become an automated workflow.

InvoicesFinanceNo-code
Bernard

n8n Hosting FAQ

n8n Hosting Questions, Answered

Review hosting requirements, deployment choices, databases, backups, security and scaling before selecting a self-hosted n8n plan.

What is n8n hosting?

n8n hosting provides server resources for running the n8n workflow automation platform. VPS Wagon publishes CPU, RAM and NVMe allocations so buyers can compare an infrastructure base for self-hosted n8n.

What are the n8n hosting requirements?

n8n server requirements vary with workflow complexity, execution frequency, concurrency, code nodes, stored execution data and connected services. Start from the workload you expect and leave resource headroom rather than treating one size as universal.

Is this managed n8n hosting?

Confirm the selected plan before using the word managed. Ask who handles installation, operating-system maintenance, n8n upgrades, TLS, databases, Redis, monitoring, backups, restores and workflow troubleshooting.

How does self-hosted n8n differ from n8n Cloud?

When comparing n8n Cloud vs self hosted, remember that self-hosted n8n runs on infrastructure you choose and normally brings more operational responsibility. n8n Cloud is operated by n8n. Compare control, maintenance, edition features, costs and responsibility before deciding.

Can I install n8n with Docker Compose?

Docker is a common self-hosting method, but installation access and support vary by service. Confirm the deployment model first; use a dedicated n8n Docker Compose guide for configuration, environment variables and upgrades.

Which database should I use for n8n?

The right database depends on the deployment and workload. Before making an n8n SQLite vs PostgreSQL decision, confirm which database is supplied or supported, who maintains it and how it is backed up.

Are n8n backup and restore services included?

Backup scope can be plan-specific. Verify frequency, retention, whether the n8n database and credentials are included, exclusions, restore requests, n8n execution data retention and any backups you must maintain yourself.

How are SSL, monitoring and upgrades handled?

Confirm the n8n SSL setup, n8n monitoring coverage, n8n security responsibilities, certificate renewals, workflow-failure coverage, and who performs n8n upgrades and rollback. These are separate responsibilities.

Can I use n8n queue mode and scale workers?

Queue mode can require Redis, a suitable database and additional worker processes. Confirm that the architecture and plan support those components before relying on an n8n scaling design.

Can VPS Wagon migrate n8n to a new server?

If you need to migrate n8n to new server infrastructure, eligibility must be confirmed before ordering. Ask which files, database data, credentials and domain settings are included, what access is required, and whether downtime should be expected. Contact VPS Wagon to confirm scope.

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