Self-hosted n8n vs n8n cloud which is cheaper long-term?

Self-hosted crushes at scale—$10/month VPS vs cloud's execution fees. Under 50 workflows? Cloud edges.

How to install self-hosted n8n on VPS?

Docker Compose on Ubuntu: apt docker, yaml with Postgres/Nginx, certbot SSL, up -d. 30 mins if smooth.

Starts $20/month, tiers by executions. Watch for hikes—enterprise loves 'em.

Docker spins up. Your workflows hum offline. Self-hosted n8n delivers total control—but 2026's cloud pricing wars demand a hard look at the numbers.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 3 min read

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