n8n is a fair-code, open-source workflow automation platform with 208.9K GitHub stars and 1,500+ pre-built integrations. You build visual workflows (no coding required) that connect Slack, CRM, databases, APIs, and custom code. Unlike Zapier or Make, n8n supports unlimited workflow executions and lets you self-host for full data control.
On Hostinger VPS, you own the server, the database, and every execution log. No vendor lock-in. No per-task fees. But you also own the maintenance: Docker updates, PostgreSQL backups, SSL certificates, and 24/7 uptime monitoring.
Hostinger KVM 1
$6.49/mo (first year)
- 1 vCPU
- 4GB RAM
- 50GB NVMe SSD
- Docker ready
- Limited workflows
Good for: Testing, hobby projects
Hostinger KVM 2
$8.79/mo (first year)
- 2 vCPU
- 8GB RAM
- 100GB NVMe SSD
- Docker + n8n template
- Most popular tier
Good for: Small teams, 50-200 workflows
Hostinger KVM 4
$12.99/mo (first year)
- 4 vCPU
- 16GB RAM
- 200GB NVMe SSD
- Concurrent workflows
- Growth capacity
Good for: Growing automation, 200-500 workflows
Hostinger KVM 8
$25.99/mo (first year)
- 8 vCPU
- 32GB RAM
- 400GB NVMe SSD
- Heavy batch jobs
- Enterprise workflows
Good for: High-volume automation, queuing
How to Deploy n8n on Hostinger VPS
Hostinger's one-click n8n template handles the Docker setup. You still configure webhooks, SSL, and initial security yourself.
Choose your plan (KVM 2 is standard), select Ubuntu OS, then pick the n8n Docker template. Takes 5 minutes.
Once provisioned, you get an IP address. Visit http://your-ip:5678 to sign in. Create your admin account.
Point your domain to the VPS via DNS. Set WEBHOOK_URL environment variable so n8n can receive external API calls. This is manual.
Choose your plan (KVM 2 is standard), select Ubuntu OS, then pick the n8n Docker template. Takes 5 minutes.
Once provisioned, you get an IP address. Visit http://your-ip:5678 to sign in. Create your admin account.
Point your domain to the VPS via DNS. Set WEBHOOK_URL environment variable so n8n can receive external API calls. This is manual.
Buy a KVM plan and select n8n template
Choose your plan (KVM 2 is standard), select Ubuntu OS, then pick the n8n Docker template. Takes 5 minutes.
Access n8n in your browser
Once provisioned, you get an IP address. Visit http://your-ip:5678 to sign in. Create your admin account.
Configure your domain and webhook URL
Point your domain to the VPS via DNS. Set WEBHOOK_URL environment variable so n8n can receive external API calls. This is manual.
Update, backup, and monitor ongoing
You run Docker Compose updates monthly. Set up automated database backups. Monitor CPU/RAM. This is your job, every month, forever.
You Are the DevOps Team
Hostinger provides the server. You provide the expertise: Docker updates, database maintenance, SSL renewal, security patches, backup verification, and 24/7 monitoring. This is not a managed service.
DIY: Hostinger VPS + Your Time
Hostinger's KVM 2 costs $8.79/mo. After renewal, it's $11.99/mo. But the true cost includes:
- Your time: 2-3 hours monthly for updates, backup verification, and troubleshooting
- No 24/7 monitoring: If your VPS crashes at 2am, workflows stop until you wake up
- Database management: PostgreSQL backups are your responsibility; one corrupted backup means data loss
- SSL certificate renewal: Manual, or you set up a cron job (requires DevOps knowledge)
- Scaling limits: When you hit resource limits, you manually rebuild on a larger plan
Managed Alternative: Done for You
Managed n8n hosting (starting ~$5-30/mo depending on provider) includes:
- Automatic updates: Zero downtime, handled by experts
- Daily automated backups: Tested, verified, with point-in-time recovery
- 24/7 monitoring & auto-recovery: If something fails, the platform auto-restarts your workflows
- SSL & DNS management: Zero effort
- Scaling: Invisible; your workflows adapt as demand grows
- Human support: Experts on call, not community forums
For a small team with minimal automation needs, Hostinger's $12/mo saves money. For 50+ workflows or critical business processes, the hidden management cost quickly exceeds managed hosting.
n8n Cloud: Official But Expensive
n8n's own SaaS (Starter $20/mo, Pro $50/mo) is the easiest path but limits execution volume and uses shared infrastructure. Self-hosting on Hostinger gives unlimited executions but demands DevOps overhead.
Common Questions About n8n on Hostinger VPS
Answers to help you decide between DIY Hostinger, n8n Cloud, and managed hosting.
Hostinger offers a one-click n8n Docker template. After purchasing a KVM plan, select Ubuntu as the OS, then choose the n8n template during provisioning. Once live, you get an IP address. Visit http://your-vps-ip:5678 to sign in. Create your admin account.
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