n8n Cloud vs self-hosted
n8n Cloud charges per workflow execution: Starter €20/mo and Pro €50/mo, both billed annually. All plans include unlimited users and workflows (source). The self-hosted Community Edition is free to run under n8n's Sustainable Use License, so you pay only for the server.
When Cloud makes sense
You don't want to manage servers, backups or upgrades, or you need features from the paid plans.
When self-hosting makes sense
You run lots of executions, or you want your data on your own server. Budget time for Docker, updates and backups.
True cost calculator (first-term price, then the renewal price after the first term ends)
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