Free Automation Infrastructure Tool
n8n Hosting Cost Calculator — Self-Hosted vs Cloud Pricing
Evaluate the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) comparing n8n Cloud managed subscriptions vs. Self-Hosted VPS nodes (Hetzner, AWS, DigitalOcean).
Infrastructure Scale & Variables
Infrastructure Sizing Spec
Who This Is For
- High-Volume Operations: Teams running 20,000+ monthly automation tasks seeking to eliminate usage tax.
- Sovereign Data Teams: Brands requiring strict GDPR, PIPEDA, or internal security controls where client data must never touch third-party servers.
- Complex Workflows: Stores with multi-path visual logical branches, API data normalization, or custom JS/Python nodes.
Who This Is NOT For
- Simple App Connections: Teams who only need to sync a single form to a single spreadsheet and run less than 1,000 tasks per month.
- No VPS Ownership: Operators who do not want their workflows running on their own secure private server infrastructure.
Flagship Implementation Offer
7-Day Revenue Automation Sprint
In one focused week, Mehvar's core engineering team audits your marketing/operations stack, designs and deploys 3–5 custom n8n workflows, implements secure server-side tracking, and builds a PostgreSQL dashboard on your own VPS.
Or book our diagnostic AI Growth Consultation ($200) — 100% credited toward the Sprint.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between n8n Cloud and self-hosting?
n8n Cloud is a subscription SaaS, while self-hosting runs n8n on your own VPS (like DigitalOcean, Hetzner, AWS) for a fixed monthly infrastructure cost without task count limits.
When should I choose Queue Mode with Redis?
Shift to Queue Mode when running high concurrency (10+ simultaneous workflows) or handling webhook bursts to prevent database write locks.
Who manages a self-hosted server node?
Your internal systems team or an external agency like Mehvar via our 7-Day Revenue Automation Sprint or ongoing technical support.