n8n GDPR Compliant Hosting: Run Automation Across the EU
Deploy n8n on German and Dutch infrastructure. Manage compliance automatically. No per-execution metering. No telemetry surprises. Just reliable workflow automation that doesn't break GDPR.
Why Opsily for n8n
n8n GDPR-compliant hosting shouldn't require DevOps expertise.
EU Data Stays in the EU
Your workflows run on Frankfurt or Amsterdam infrastructure. Telemetry disabled by default. Credentials encrypt at rest with AES-256. No data leaves the EEA without your explicit workflow logic.
Unlimited Executions, Fixed Price
n8n Cloud's Pro plan caps at 10,000 executions per month. We never cap. One price, infinite scale. You pay for compute, not actions.
Compliance Built In
Execution history pruning, credential encryption, DPA with SCCs, audit logging. We configure the checklist. You build workflows.
What GDPR Compliance Means for n8n
n8n is workflow automation: you connect APIs, databases, AI models, and SaaS tools in multi-step sequences. GDPR compliance isn't about the platform itself—it's about where your workflows run, how long they retain data, and whether personal information leaks to untrusted third parties.
Data Residency: Where Your Workflows Live
GDPR requires personal data to stay in the EEA unless a Standard Contractual Clause (SCC) exists. With Opsily, all compute runs on Frankfurt (AWS EU) or Amsterdam infrastructure. No third-party cloud provider spillover, no US servers, no data escaping your chosen region.
Telemetry: What n8n Knows About You
n8n Cloud sends usage analytics to PostHog (US-based). Self-hosted n8n can disable telemetry with one environment variable. Opsily disables it by default. No diagnostic data leaves your infrastructure unless you enable it explicitly.
Execution History: How Long Data Stays
n8n stores full execution history (payloads, logs, credential snapshots) indefinitely by default. For GDPR, you need to prune this. We enable execution pruning automatically: old runs delete after 7 days, reducing your personal-data footprint. Adjust retention seconds if your policy is stricter.
Credential Encryption: Secrets at Rest
All credentials (API keys, database passwords, OAuth tokens) encrypt with AES-256 before storage. We generate a customer-specific encryption key. Rotation and key management are your responsibility—we provide audit trails.
External APIs: The Hidden Risk
Your workflows often call third-party services (Slack, Stripe, ChatGPT). If those calls include personal data, you need subprocessor agreements. That's not an n8n problem—it's your integration risk. Opsily helps you document it and provides audit logs.
n8n Cloud vs Opsily: What You Get
Both offer EU hosting. Here is where they differ.
Pricing as of September 2026. n8n Cloud data sourced from community reports.
Getting GDPR-Compliant n8n Running
From zero to production in four steps.
Frankfurt or Amsterdam. We provision a managed server with n8n pre-installed.
15 minutes. PostgreSQL, Redis, and SSL all configured. We handle updates.
Telemetry off. Execution pruning on. Credentials encrypted. Audit logging enabled. One click.
Frankfurt or Amsterdam. We provision a managed server with n8n pre-installed.
15 minutes. PostgreSQL, Redis, and SSL all configured. We handle updates.
Telemetry off. Execution pruning on. Credentials encrypted. Audit logging enabled. One click.
Choose your region
Frankfurt or Amsterdam. We provision a managed server with n8n pre-installed.
Deploy n8n
15 minutes. PostgreSQL, Redis, and SSL all configured. We handle updates.
Set compliance defaults
Telemetry off. Execution pruning on. Credentials encrypted. Audit logging enabled. One click.
Start building workflows
Connect 1,500+ integrations. Scale without execution caps or surprise bills.
Monthly execution limit on n8n Cloud's €50/mo Pro plan.
Our plans include unlimited executions at all tiers. See pricing below to compare total cost.
Transparent, EU-Hosted Pricing
All plans include daily backups, SSL certificates, automatic updates, and GDPR compliance setup. No per-execution fees. No surprise overages.
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Built for Regulated Teams
GDPR-compliant n8n hosting requires infrastructure, configuration, and ongoing diligence. All three.
GDPR Compliant
Data residency in the EU, telemetry control, execution history pruning, and credential encryption configured by default. DPA with SCCs included.
EU Data Centers
Your workflows run in Frankfurt or Amsterdam with single-tenant isolation. Enterprise-grade infrastructure partners and zero cross-region spillover.
Encrypted at Rest
Credentials encrypt with AES-256. Execution history and backups encrypted. Encryption keys tied to your account.
Automatic Backups
Daily encrypted backups with 30-day retention. Restore any workflow, any data, any time. Test recovery anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from teams migrating to compliant n8n hosting.
n8n Cloud is multi-tenant SaaS with execution caps: 2,500/month on Starter (€20), 10,000/month on Pro (€50). Opsily gives you a dedicated server, unlimited executions, and the same EU data residency. Both include DPA with SCCs. The difference: we don't meter actions, so you never pay overages. For teams running workflows at scale, that saves money and complexity.
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