Self-hosting n8n the easy way
Jonas Scholzn8n is the hottest "ai native" automation tool on the market right now. Basically no-code for AI workflows, BUT the pricing can be a bit daunting, with the cheapest paid plan starting at 24/month with a lot of limitations. Alternatively, you can self-host n8n! In this tutorial we're going to setup a n8n (community version) instance on sliplane, for only 9 euros per month and (nearly) no limitations!
If you prefer watching a video, here is a 45 second guide on how to deploy n8n:
Setup
- Signup at sliplane.io, the signup is free and you can use your Github Account to login.
- Create a server: if you just signed up you should already have a trial server that you can use for 48 hours for free. If not, go to > Servers and then click > Create Server
- Create a service: go to your projects (create a new one or use the default one) and click > Deploy Service (top right)
- Select the n8n preset
- Click deploy, wait for the service to be up and then open the domain provided by sliplane. You can find that in the service settings, it should be
service-name.sliplane.app - Follow the setup steps in the n8n dashboard and you're done!
Comparison to other Hosting platforms
Of course you can also self-host n8n with other cloud providers. Here is a pricing comparison for the most common ones:
| Provider | vCPU | RAM | Disk | Monthly Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sliplane | 2 | 2 GB | 50 GB | €22.80 | Flat rate, free egress, SSL included |
| Fly.io | 2 | 2 GB | 40 GB | ~$17.83 | Disk and bandwidth billed separately |
| Render | 1 | 2 GB | 40 GB | ~$35 | 5 GB bandwidth included on Hobby; disk billed separately |
| Railway | 2 | 2 GB | 40 GB | Up to ~$66 | Usage-based; Pro required for a 40 GB volume |
Click here to see how these numbers were calculated.
Prices checked July 19, 2026. Assuming an always-on instance running 730 hrs/month, Germany/Amsterdam where regional pricing applies, excluding VAT and egress.
- Sliplane: Base server with 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM and 20 GB storage = €17.80/month; the 50 GB storage tier adds €5 -> €22.80/month. Unlimited services, free egress and SSL are included.
- Fly.io: in Amsterdam,
shared-cpu-2xwith 2 GB RAM = $11.83/month + 40 GB volume × $0.15/GB = $6 -> ~$17.83/month. Egress is billed separately at $0.02/GB in Europe. - Render: closest match is Standard ($25, 1 vCPU / 2 GB) plus 40 GB disk × $0.25/GB = $10 -> ~$35/month. A Hobby workspace includes 5 GB bandwidth, then charges $0.15/GB. Stepping up to Pro compute (2 vCPU / 4 GB) costs $85/month plus disk.
- Railway (Pro plan): at full resource usage: CPU 2 × $20/vCPU/month = $40; RAM 2 × $10/GB/month = $20; volume 40 × $0.15/GB/month = $6 -> up to ~$66/month. Actual CPU and RAM charges depend on usage. A 40 GB volume requires Pro; its $20/month subscription is a minimum commitment that counts toward usage, not an additional charge. Egress is $0.05/GB.
Bandwidth costs can add up fast on usage-based providers. Use our bandwidth cost comparison tool to see what your egress would cost on each platform.
Move the slider or play the animation to compare monthly egress costs. Sliplane stays free as traffic grows.
Egress only, excluding compute and storage. Based on public US/European rates checked July 19, 2026. Render includes its first 5 GB per month. Sliplane egress is free, subject to the Fair Use Policy.
FAQ
You got questions? We got answers!
Is self-hosted n8n the same as the official n8n?
Some features are not available in self-hosted n8n, some aren't even available for the $60/month plan! For reference, please see the official n8n documentation.
Are there any usage based costs with sliplane?
Compute is always a flat, fixed price. The first 2 Terrabytes of bandwidth are free, afterwards you pay 2 euros/TB per month (14.8 in singapore)
How do I update the n8n version?
If you used the latest tag, you can simply redeploy the service (there is a button on the dashboard for that). If you used a specific version, you can update it by changing the image tag in the Sliplane settings and redeploying the service.
