Host n8n

All self-hosted installations use the same core product. Without a license key, n8n runs as the free Community edition. Adding a Business or Enterprise license key enables those editions.

Choose your installation method

Select the installation method that best fits your technical requirements and infrastructure:

• npm

  Best for: Local development, testing, or simple single-server deployments.

  Requirements: Node.js installed on your system.

  Installs n8n directly using Node Package Manager. Quick to set up but requires managing Node.js versions and dependencies yourself.

  npm installation guide

• Docker

  Best for: Isolated environments, easy updates, and consistent deployments.

  Requirements: Docker installed on your system.

  Runs n8n in a container with all dependencies included. Simplifies installation and updates.

  Docker installation guide

• AWS

  Deploy on Amazon Web Services using EC2, ECS, or other AWS services.

  AWS setup guide

• Azure

  Host n8n on Microsoft Azure with container instances or virtual machines.

  Azure setup guide

• Google Cloud

  Run n8n on Google Cloud using Cloud Run or Kubernetes Engine.

  Google Cloud Run | Kubernetes Engine

• DigitalOcean

  Simple droplet-based hosting ideal for small to medium deployments.

  DigitalOcean setup guide

• Hetzner

  Cost-effective European hosting option with excellent performance.

  Hetzner setup guide

• Heroku

  Platform-as-a-service option for quick deployment with minimal configuration.

  Heroku setup guide

• OpenShift

  Enterprise Kubernetes platform for containerized applications.

  OpenShift setup guide

• Docker Compose

  Multi-container setup ideal for production deployments with databases and additional services.

  Docker Compose guide