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n8n (Self-hosted) Pricing (March 2026)
Free plan available
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does n8n (Self-hosted) cost?
n8n (Self-hosted) offers a free plan with paid tiers starting at Free/mo.
Free TierYes
Starting PriceFree
Number of Plans3
Billing Cyclemonthly
Pricing Modelfreemium
All Plans
Most Popular
Self-hosted
Free
Billed monthly
- Unlimited workflows
- Unlimited executions
- Unlimited users
- 400+ integrations
- Code flexibility
Cloud Community
Free
Billed monthly
- Limited executions
- Cloud hosting
- Basic support
- Core integrations
Cloud Enterprise
$50/mo
Billed monthly
- SSO/SAML authentication
- Advanced RBAC
- Audit logs
- SOC 2 compliance
- Priority support
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Self-hosted | Cloud Community | Cloud Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited workflows | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Unlimited executions | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Unlimited users | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 400+ integrations | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Code flexibility | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Limited executions | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cloud hosting | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Basic support | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Core integrations | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| SSO/SAML authentication | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Advanced RBAC | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Audit logs | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| SOC 2 compliance | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Priority support | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated monthly costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | Cloud Enterprise |
|---|---|
| 5 users | $250/mo |
| 10 users | $500/mo |
| 25 users | $1,250/mo |
| 50 users | $2,500/mo |
Is n8n (Self-hosted) Worth It?
4.5/5 from 1,250 reviews
The free plan lets you test core functionality before committing.
Best for: Technical teams and developers needing custom automations, Startups and small businesses prioritizing cost-effectiveness, Organizations requiring data sovereignty and on-premises hosting. Keep in mind: steeper learning curve compared to pure no-code tools.
n8n (Self-hosted) Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free self-hosted version with unlimited usage
- Hybrid visual/code approach suits both developers and non-coders
- Extensive integration library with 400+ pre-built connectors
- Strong AI capabilities with LangChain and custom model support
- Full data sovereignty with on-premises deployment options
Cons
- Steeper learning curve compared to pure no-code tools
- Requires technical knowledge for self-hosting and maintenance
- Cloud pricing can become expensive for high-volume usage
- Less hand-holding for beginners than traditional automation tools
Frequently Asked Questions
n8n (Self-hosted) offers a free plan. Paid plans start at Free/mo, billed monthly. There are 3 plans total.
Yes, n8n (Self-hosted) offers a free tier that lets you try core features before upgrading to a paid plan.
The most affordable paid plan is Cloud Enterprise at $50/mo.
With a 4.5/5 rating from 1,250 reviews, n8n (Self-hosted) is well-regarded. Best for: Technical teams and developers needing custom automations, Startups and small businesses prioritizing cost-effectiveness, Organizations requiring data sovereignty and on-premises hosting.
n8n (Self-hosted) bills monthly. The pricing model is freemium.
n8n (Self-hosted) offers 3 plans: Self-hosted, Cloud Community, Cloud Enterprise.