Self-hosted
Running automation software on your own server or cloud instance rather than a vendor's SaaS platform. PURIST deploys n8n self-hosted for clients who need data sovereignty workflow data never leaves their infrastructure.
Expert insight
Self-hosted n8n means your business data is not processed on Zapier or Make's servers. Critical for regulated industries.
In a real workflow
A company runs n8n on its own server so customer data never leaves its infrastructure.
Common mistakes
- Self-hosting without backups, monitoring or updates.
- Underestimating the maintenance time.
Complexity level
Technical term used in production automation systems.
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Guides that cover Self-hosted
n8n Self-Hosted vs Cloud: The Complete Decision Guide (2026)
Self-hosted n8n costs £15-40/mo on a VPS. n8n Cloud starts at $50/mo. The right choice depends on your team, data sensitivity, and operational appetite here is the honest breakdown.
n8n Pricing: The Complete 2026 Guide to Cloud vs Self-Hosted Costs
n8n's pricing looks simple on the surface and gets complicated fast once you factor in execution volume, self-hosted infrastructure, and what 'free' actually costs in engineering time.
n8n Self-Hosted PostgreSQL: Setup and Schema Guide (2026)
n8n defaults to SQLite for self-hosted setups, which breaks down fast beyond hobby use. Here's how to properly configure PostgreSQL, and what the schema actually looks like once you're in production.