Get n8n: Free Self-Hosted Automation or Easy Cloud Plans

n8n is a workflow automation platform for people who want full control. You build workflows on a visual canvas, connect hundreds of apps, add AI agents and drop in your own code whenever you need it. Technical teams, agencies, and developers love it because there are no limits on what you can build.

You can run n8n free on your own server or buy n8n Cloud and let them handle hosting for you. Click Visit Website on this page to start.

What Do You Get With n8n?

You get a visual workflow builder with hundreds of app integrations, AI agent nodes that connect to models like OpenAI and Anthropic, JavaScript and Python code nodes, webhooks, and the option to keep all your data on your own servers. Paid cloud plans charge per workflow run, not per step, so long workflows cost the same as short ones.

Which n8n Plan Should You Buy?

Community Edition: free when you self host. No vendor limit on runs, but you manage the server, updates and backups.

Starter: €20 a month billed yearly. 2,500 workflow executions a month, unlimited users. Best for freelancers and small teams who want zero setup.

Pro: €50 a month billed yearly. 10,000 executions, more projects and admin roles. Best for agencies and growing teams.

Business: about €667 a month billed yearly. 40,000 executions with single sign on, Git version control and environments.

Enterprise: custom pricing for large companies with strict security needs.

Should You Self Host n8n or Buy Cloud?

Self host if you or your team can run a small server and want the lowest cost and full data control. A basic cloud server is enough for most small setups. Buy n8n Cloud if you want to start in minutes and never deal with updates, downtime or backups.

How to Buy n8n Cloud

• Step 1: Click Visit Website and start a free trial of n8n Cloud.
• Step 2: Build a real workflow, like sending form leads to your CRM with an AI summary.
• Step 3: Check how many executions you use in a typical week.
• Step 4: Choose Starter or Pro on yearly billing before your trial ends.

FAQs

Is n8n really free?

Yes. The Community Edition is free to self host with no limit on workflow runs. You pay only for your own server. If you want n8n to host it for you, cloud plans start at €20 a month billed yearly. No card needed.

How do I install n8n for free?

The easiest way is to run n8n with Docker on a small cloud server or your own computer. Follow the setup guide in the n8n docs, then open it in your browser. Many hosting companies also offer one click n8n installs.

How much does n8n Cloud cost?

n8n Cloud starts with Starter at €20 a month billed yearly for 2,500 executions, and Pro at €50 a month for 10,000 executions. Business costs much more and adds single sign on and Git based version control.

Is n8n better than Zapier or Make?

n8n is better if you want code, AI agents, self hosting and pricing per run instead of per step. Zapier is easier for beginners and Make sits in the middle. Technical users usually get the most value from n8n.

Can I use n8n to build AI agents?

Yes. n8n has built in AI agent nodes that connect to models like OpenAI, Anthropic and Google, plus memory and tool nodes. You can build agents that read emails, search data and take action in your other apps."