n8n Cloud: Powerful Automation, Built-In Limits
n8n Cloud offers zero-setup workflow automation with 1500+ integrations. But execution limits grow expensive. See how it compares to self-hosting and managed alternatives.
What is n8n Cloud?
n8n is a fair-code workflow automation platform. It combines visual building (no-code) with custom code (JavaScript, Python, npm packages). Think of it as a more flexible, self-hostable alternative to Zapier.
n8n Cloud is the official SaaS offering. You get:
- Zero setup. Your account is ready in seconds.
- Visual workflow canvas. Drag-and-drop app connections without code.
- 1500+ integrations. Connect Slack, Notion, HubSpot, Salesforce, databases, custom APIs.
- AI-native workflows. Swap between OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or open-source models without rebuilding.
- Community nodes. 400+ integrations built by the community.
- Pre-built templates. Start from 9000+ workflows others have shared.
But Cloud comes with constraints. The bigger your automations scale, the more these constraints hurt your wallet.
n8n Cloud Execution Limits & Pricing Tiers
n8n Cloud pricing is based on concurrent executions: how many workflows can run at the same time. More concurrency means higher cost.
Starter Plan:
- 5 concurrent executions
- Approximately 2,500 executions per month
- Forum support
- Unlimited users
Pro Plan:
- 20 concurrent executions
- Up to 13,700 executions per month
- Email support
- Admin roles, 7-day workflow history
Business Plan:
- Scaled concurrency
- SSO, SAML, LDAP
- 30-day workflow history
Enterprise Plan:
- 200+ concurrent executions
- Custom pricing (contact sales)
- Dedicated support SLA
- 365-day insights, external secret store
The math: If a workflow runs 500 times per month, and you have 3 workflows in parallel, Starter's 2,500 monthly cap is a hard ceiling. You either hit it and pause, or upgrade. At scale, Cloud's per-execution model gets expensive fast.
Your n8n Hosting Options: Costs & Trade-Offs
| Factor | n8n Cloud | Self-Hosted (VPS) | Managed n8n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Minutes | Hours to days | Minutes |
| Monthly cost | Tiered (Starter-Enterprise) | €4.49-€14.99 VPS | Flat per-server rate |
| Execution limits | Yes (Starter: ~2,500/mo) | None | None |
| Workflow limits | Yes (Starter: 1 shared project) | None | None |
| Maintenance | Managed by n8n | Your responsibility | Managed by provider |
| Backups | Managed | Your responsibility | Managed |
| SSL/HTTPS | Included | Included | Included |
| Support | Forum (Starter), email (Pro+) | Self or community | Varies by provider |
| Data location | Cloud-hosted | Your choice | Provider's choice |
| Portability | Limited (tied to n8n SaaS) | Full control | Partial (depends on provider) |
Why managed hosting wins: A €5/mo VPS sounds cheap until you add setup time, backups, security patches, and troubleshooting. Most small teams underestimate the actual time cost. This is why teams without dedicated ops often choose managed hosting instead.
Why Teams Choose Opsily's Managed n8n
You get the power of n8n without the execution-limit ceiling or the DevOps burden.
Unlimited Executions & Workflows
No execution caps. No workflow limits. No surprise upgrade bills when your automation scales. Run as many workflows as your server can handle. Pay once per month for the server, not per execution. Opsily removes n8n Cloud's per-execution pricing model entirely.
EU-Based & GDPR Compliant
Your data stays in the EU with full GDPR compliance built-in. No US data transfer, no compliance uncertainty. Opsily's managed n8n is designed for teams needing data residency in Europe. This matters if your workflows touch customer data or you operate under EU regulations.
Zero DevOps Overhead
We handle setup, backups, security patches, monitoring, and SSL renewal. You never SSH into a server. No Linux experience needed. Your team focuses on building workflows, not babysitting infrastructure. Deploy in minutes, not days.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
All plans include GDPR-compliant EU hosting, automatic backups, and unlimited executions. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.
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Your Data, Protected
Enterprise-grade security and compliance built into every Opsily managed n8n instance.
GDPR Compliant
EU data hosting with full GDPR compliance. No cross-border data transfers. Your workflows stay in Europe.
Data Encryption
End-to-end encryption for data at rest and in transit. TLS encryption for all connections. Automatic certificate renewal.
Automated Backups
Daily encrypted backups stored securely. Restore your workflows and data anytime with zero data loss. Encryption protects backups at rest.
24/7 Monitoring
Real-time uptime monitoring and alerts. If your instance goes down, our team is notified instantly. We don't wait for you to report it.
Isolated Infrastructure
Your n8n instance runs on its own dedicated virtual machine. No shared tenancy. No other users' workflows on your server.
Questions?
Everything you need to know about n8n Cloud, self-hosting, and managed alternatives.
n8n Cloud is the official SaaS (software-as-a-service) version of n8n. You sign up, log in, and start building workflows immediately. No server setup required. n8n handles hosting, updates, and maintenance. It works well for teams who want automation without infrastructure work. Use n8n Cloud for data synchronization, business process automation, AI agent workflows, task scheduling, and integrating apps without API knowledge. The trade-off: you pay based on concurrent executions, which limits how many workflows can run at the same time.
Ready to Automate Without Limits?
Start with Opsily's managed n8n. No credit card required. Unlimited executions. Full GDPR compliance.