n8n free tier: quotas, limits and gotchas
n8n Free Tier
Last verified: 2026-10-11
Models and quotas
| Model | Quota | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Edition (Self-hosted) | No limit on execution times (limited by own server resources) | Lifetime | The source code is on GitHub, and it supports self-hosting via Docker/npm. There are no limits on users and workflows. Free registration allows unlocking of folders, editor debugging, and custom execution data (these three items are secondary cross-references, and the official documentation page returns a 404 error). |
| Cloud free trial | 1,000 executions | 14 days | The trial offers full Pro plan features with the same computing power as the Starter plan. If not upgraded after expiration, the workspace will be deleted, but workflows can be downloaded within 90 days. |
What you get for free
| Feature | Free tier | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visual workflow editor + 400+ integrated nodes | Free (available for both self-hosted and Cloud trial) | |
| AI agents/LangChain nodes (with built-in LLM key) | Free | LLM costs are charged separately by each model provider |
| Write JavaScript/Python code node | Free | |
| SSO (SAML) / LDAP | No | Enterprise exclusive |
| Environment management (Git version control for multiple environments), Log streaming, External key management | No | Exclusive to paid/Enterprise plans, not available in Community version |
| Insights dashboard, global variables, execute search | No | Available for Cloud Pro and above (can be experienced during the trial period) |
Limits at a glance
- Quota reset: Cloud execution quota resets monthly, self-hosted version has no quota.
- Commercial use: Allowed
- Conditions: Self-hosted under Sustainable Use License: limited to internal business use or personal/non-commercial use; providing n8n consulting/building workflow services is allowed, but white-label reselling or charging others for hosting is not permitted
Watch out for this
fair-code is not an OSI-certified open-source license - self-hosting for internal commercial use is free, but reselling n8n as a white-label product or hosting it as a paid service is a violation of the terms; the Cloud version does not have a permanent free tier, and workspaces are deleted after the 14-day trial expires.
When the free quota is insufficient, how much does it cost to pay for it?
| Plan | pricing | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | US$20 / mo | The official pricing is in EUR, at €20/month (billed annually), with 2,500 executions, 5 concurrent executions, unlimited users and workflows, and 2,300 AI credits per month. The numbers in this column are based on the official EUR value, not a USD conversion rate. |
| Pro | US$50 / mo | The official pricing is in EUR, at €50/month (billed annually), with 10,000 runs per month, 20 concurrent runs, and advanced features including global variables, Insights dashboard, and run search. The numbers in this column are the official EUR values, not converted from USD exchange rates. |
| Business | US$667 / mo | The official pricing is in EUR, at €667/month (billed annually); 40,000 executions per month, with automatic parallel execution scaling; additional executions are charged at €4,000 per 300,000; a 14-day trial is available, requiring a credit card. The numbers in this column are based on official EUR values and do not include USD exchange rates. |
| Enterprise | Official quote (upon inquiry) | Custom quote (contact sales); customizable execution times, 200+ concurrent executions, includes SSO/SAML, LDAP, environment management, log streaming, dedicated support; self-hosted Enterprise also falls under this category (.ee. file is for independent commercial license). |
Checked 2026-10-11
Information for Taiwanese users
- Chinese support: partial
- Available platforms:web, self-host, docker, npm
Related
Sources: n8n official pricing page · n8n Docs: Cloud free trial · n8n Docs: Sustainable Use License · n8n Docs: Community edition features (directly grabs 404, after cross-searching)
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