n8n Cloud pricing in USD, and the self-hosting trap
Short answer: n8n Cloud Starter is €20/month for 2,500 executions and Pro €50 for 10,000 (annual). Self-hosting is only cheaper if your server plus upkeep costs less than that.
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The trap: n8n only prices in euros, and "self-hosting is free" leaves out your server and your time. Here are the verified Cloud prices in your currency, and the break-even point for self-hosting.
Prices checked on 2026-10-23 from official sources: n8n.io/pricing/. Shown in USD by default; pick your currency at the top (approximate, ECB rates 2026-10-22). Prices exclude GST/VAT and other taxes; vendors may add tax at checkout. Prices change often, so check the vendor page before buying.
| Plan | Price / month (annual) | Executions / month |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Starter | $22.41 (€20.00 EUR) | 2,500 |
| Cloud Pro | $56.02 (€50.00 EUR) | 10,000 |
| Business (self-hosted only) | $747 (€667 EUR) | 40,000 |
| Community Edition (self-hosted) | $0.00 licence | Unlimited, your server |
n8n counts one execution per full workflow run, "regardless of complexity". unverified Monthly-billing prices (n8n says annual saves 17%) and higher execution tiers.
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Worked example
8,000 workflow runs a month, however many steps each, is 8,000 executions. That needs Cloud Pro: $56.02 (€50.00 EUR) a month on annual billing. Self-hosting Community Edition only beats that if your server plus upkeep costs less than that per month.
FAQ
How much is n8n Cloud per month?
On 2026-10-23 n8n.io/pricing showed Starter at €20 a month for 2,500 executions and Pro at €50 for 10,000, both billed annually.
Is n8n priced in USD?
No. n8n lists prices in euros. RunCost converts them to your currency at approximate ECB rates.
Is self-hosted n8n free?
The Community Edition licence is free with unlimited executions, but you pay for your own server and maintenance. The self-hosted Business plan is €667 a month (annual) for 40,000 executions.
When does self-hosting n8n break even?
When your monthly server cost plus the value of your upkeep time is lower than the Cloud plan you would otherwise need.
Do n8n prices include VAT?
Prices exclude GST/VAT and other taxes; vendors may add tax at checkout. Prices change often, so check the vendor page before buying.
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