n8n Community Edition. Unlimited automation. No per-execution fees.
The free, self-hosted version of n8n gives you unlimited workflows and 400+ integrations. No ops team required. No vendor lock-in. Opsily removes the server burden.
Why Opsily for n8n Community Edition
Community edition is free to download. Hosting it costs time and money. We solve both.
Zero server maintenance
No Docker, no SSL certificates, no OS patches. We update n8n automatically. Your workflows stay live. No downtime, no breaking changes to troubleshoot. You build, we operate.
Full data control. Always.
Your workflows and API keys live in German data centers, not US corporate clouds. GDPR-compliant by default. Audit trail included. No mystery about where your customer data flows.
Unlimited workflows. Flat fee.
Pay €20–€100/month. Run 10 workflows or 1,000. No per-execution meter watching your usage spike. No monthly billing shock when Make caps reset and you lose workflows.
Built for teams who need reliability
From Community Edition to Managed Hosting
Three reasons teams move from DIY Docker to Opsily: time saved, uptime guaranteed, compliance built in.
Choose Your App
Select an app to get started.
Export your workflows
Download your n8n workflows as JSON files from your current instance. Takes 5 minutes. No API keys embedded—just the logic.
Import into Opsily
Paste JSON into your managed Opsily n8n instance. One click to import. All 400+ integrations are pre-configured. Your API keys are stored securely.
Done. No more servers.
We handle updates, backups, scaling, and monitoring. You handle workflow design. Switch focus from infrastructure to automation.
Why Community Edition Beats SaaS Caps
Cost per workflow at scale: unlimited vs monthly limits
Pricing as of May 2026. Make.com costs reflect operation overage fees. Opsily includes all n8n features across all plans.
The Free Version With No Limits
n8n Community Edition is the open-source, self-hosted automation platform. It is not a trial, not a freemium tier, and not limited by operations count. You get:
- Unlimited workflows: 10, 100, or 1,000. All run at the same cost.
- 400+ integrations: Slack, Stripe, Google Sheets, Webhooks, databases, APIs.
- Full control: Deploy on your servers, your data center, or let Opsily manage it.
- Apache 2.0 license: Permissive open-source. Use it forever, modify it, contribute back.
Community Edition vs n8n Cloud
The free version has feature parity with n8n Cloud. Both run the same codebase. The only differences:
| Community Edition | n8n Cloud Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | €0 (you host) or €20+/mo (Opsily) | €20+/mo |
| Workflow limit | Unlimited | 10,000 ops/month |
| Support | Community Discord | Priority email |
| Enterprise features | X | V (SSO, audit logs, teams) |
If you run fewer than 100 workflows/month, Cloud makes sense. If you run more, Community Edition (hosted on Opsily) saves 50–70%.
The Self-Hosting Reality Check
Downloading Community Edition is free. Running it is not:
- Docker know-how: Most founders lack it. Learning curve: 2–4 weeks.
- PostgreSQL setup: SQLite crashes under load. You need a real database.
- SSL certificates: Auto-renewal, renewal monitoring, domain management.
- Backups: Daily encrypted snapshots. Manual = risky. Automated = complex.
- Updates: n8n pushes fixes weekly. Missing one = security debt. Applying one = potential downtime.
- Monitoring: Dead workflows run silently. You need alerts, dashboards, on-call coverage.
Total hidden cost: €1,200–€2,400/year (your time or contractor salary).
Opsily removes all of it. Pay €20/month, get all of that done for you.
saved per year, per team of 5
Compared to DIY Docker on AWS + Make.com Pro. Based on 2 hours/month ops work at €40/hr, plus Make.com's €199/mo spend on overage fees.
Calculate your savingsSimple Hosting. Flexible Scale.
Pick the plan that fits your workflow count. All plans include 7-day backups, SSL, GDPR compliance, and 24/7 monitoring. No per-execution surprises.
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Trust & Compliance Built In
Self-hosted on secure infrastructure. No US corporate data centers. No guessing about data flow.
GDPR Compliant
Data hosted in German data centers under GDPR Article 32 security standards. No transfers to US servers.
Encrypted backups
Daily encrypted snapshots stored in secure vaults. AES-256 encryption at rest. Restore in minutes.
99.9% SLA
Uptime guarantee with automated failover. If it goes down, you get credits. Dead workflows trigger instant alerts.
Audit logging
Every workflow execution logged with timestamps and who triggered it. Export logs for compliance audits.
SOC 2 path
Infrastructure built to SOC 2 Type II standards. Encryption in transit and at rest. Regular security audits.
Common Questions About n8n Community Edition
Got a question? We have answers.
No, Opsily does not charge per execution or per task. When you host n8n on our platform, you are essentially renting a dedicated server environment. You can run as many workflows and executions as your server's CPU and RAM can handle. This makes Opsily significantly more cost-effective for high-volume users who find Zapier or n8n Cloud too expensive.