n8n Pricing Explained: Which Plan Is Right for You?
If you’re exploring automation tools, you’ve likely come across n8n — a powerful open-source workflow automation tool known for flexibility and a developer-friendly interface. But when it comes to pricing, how does it stack up? Whether you’re an individual, a startup, or an enterprise, this guide breaks down n8n’s pricing (USD equivalents where helpful), what you actually get, and how to choose the right plan for production use.
Understanding n8n’s Pricing Model
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n8n offers both Cloud (hosted by n8n) and Self-Hosted options. Its pricing is based on workflow executions (a full workflow run), not per-step “tasks.” For complex automations, this can be more predictable than competitors that charge per task.
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n8n Cloud Plans (Hosted by n8n)
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Starter
- $24/month (or $20/month billed annually)
- ~2,500 workflow executions/month
- Unlimited workflows, steps, and users
- 1 shared project; ~5 concurrent executions
- Forum/community support
Pro
- $60/month (or $50/month billed annually)
- ~10,000 executions/month
- Unlimited workflows, steps, and users
- 3 shared projects; ~20 concurrent executions
- 7-day execution insights, admin roles, global variables, workflow history & execution search
Enterprise (Cloud)
- Custom pricing (contact n8n)
- Custom number of executions with unlimited workflows, steps, users
- Unlimited shared projects; 200+ concurrent executions
- 365-day insights, SAML/LDAP SSO, multiple environments, log streaming
- SLA-backed support and invoice billing
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n8n Cloud Plan Comparison Table
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| Feature | Starter ($20/mo) | Pro ($50/mo) | Enterprise (Custom) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executions / Month | ~2,500 | ~10,000 | Custom |
| Workflows / Steps / Users | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Concurrent Executions | ~5 | ~20 | 200+ |
| Shared Projects | 1 | 3 | Unlimited |
| Execution Insights | Short-term | 7 days | 365 days |
| Admin Roles & Global Variables | — | Yes | Yes |
| Environments | — | — | Yes |
| Git / Log Streaming / SSO | — | — | Yes |
| Support | Forum | Email + Forum | SLA / Priority |
Self-Hosted Options
Run n8n on your own infrastructure for maximum control.
Community Edition (Self-Hosted)
- Free
- Unlimited workflows and executions
- Access to core features • Community support
- Ideal for developers, hobbyists, and small teams who can manage servers and updates
Business (Self-Hosted)
- Paid (contact n8n)
- Advanced collaboration, environments, built-in Git versioning
- SSO options, insights/logging, and scaling features
Enterprise (Self-Hosted)
- Custom pricing
- Everything in Business/Pro plus 200+ concurrency, extended retention, SLAs
Startup Plan
n8n offers a special plan for eligible startups:
- ~$400/month historically (<=20 employees, <$5M funding)
- Includes premium features from higher tiers
Which Plan Should You Choose?
- Just getting started? Try the free Community Edition or Starter if you want managed hosting.
- Growing team? Pro adds more executions plus collaboration and admin controls.
- Need SSO, SLAs, compliance? Choose Business or Enterprise.
- Eligible startup? Ask about the Startup Plan.
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Pros & Cons by Plan
- Community (Self-Hosted) — Pros: Free, unlimited usage. Cons: You manage hosting/security.
- Starter (Cloud) — Pros: Low cost, easy. Cons: Execution cap, forum support only.
- Pro (Cloud) — Pros: More executions, insights, admin roles. Cons: Still capped executions.
- Business (Self-Hosted) — Pros: Git, SSO, environments. Cons: Paid, you manage infra.
- Enterprise — Pros: Compliance, SLAs, highest concurrency. Cons: High/custom pricing.
FAQ: Executions, Usage & Support
What is an “execution”? One full workflow run.
How do I estimate? Multiply run frequency × workflows.
How do I track usage? Cloud dashboards or self-hosted Business/Enterprise logs.
Is there support? Starter = forum. Pro = email+forum. Enterprise = SLA. Business (self-hosted) adds enterprise features.
Methodology & Editorial Standards
We validate against n8n pricing pages and changelogs, and update when pricing changes. Sources: