n8n hosting

Managed n8n vs DIY VPS

Managed n8n hosting comes with n8n pre-installed and maintained for you. A DIY VPS gives you root access and leaves installing and maintaining n8n to you.

Gen X offers both, plus a one-click n8n template on Nivi Apps. Pick the route that matches how much of the server you want to run yourself.

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Three ways to run n8n at Gen X

What each option gives you, as listed on the plan pages and in the deploy guide.

Managed n8n hosting

n8n pre-installed and fully configured.

Ready to use: build workflows straight away
Gen X handles n8n updates, OS security patches and backups
NVMe SSD, a dedicated IP and SSL pre-installed
Free migration assistance for existing workflows
24/7 support for installation, uptime, performance and security

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DIY on a Node X VPS

Your own KVM Linux server.

Full root SSH access
You install, update and maintain n8n yourself
KVM virtualization with dedicated CPU and RAM
NVMe SSD storage and automated daily backups listed on the plan page

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n8n on Nivi Apps

A one-click n8n template.

Launch n8n from the Templates tab in Manage
The stack can include n8n, a managed Postgres database and an external runner
Live logs, a browser terminal and environment controls
Needs an available app slot on your plan

Read the deploy guide → · Nivi Apps →

At a glance

The practical differences between the three routes.

	Managed n8n hosting	DIY on a Node X VPS	n8n on Nivi Apps
Setup	Pre-installed and configured; zero setup	You install n8n yourself	One-click template from Manage
Updates and patching	Gen X manages n8n updates and OS security patches	You manage them	You control redeploys, logs and environment from Manage
Server access	You use n8n through its visual interface	Full root SSH access	Browser terminal and live logs
Existing workflows	Free migration assistance for workflows, credentials and data	Free migration assistance is listed on the Node X page	See the deploy guide

How to choose

Start from how much of the server you want to run.

Want n8n running without touching a server? Choose managed n8n hosting.

Need root access for other software on the same server? Choose a Node X VPS and install n8n yourself.

Already comfortable with containers and want a one-click start? Try the n8n template on Nivi Apps.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers on managed n8n hosting and running n8n yourself.

What is the difference between managed n8n hosting and a DIY VPS?

Managed n8n hosting comes with n8n pre-installed and configured, and Gen X handles n8n updates, security patches and backups. On a DIY VPS you get root access and install and maintain n8n yourself.

Do I need technical knowledge to use managed n8n hosting?

No setup is required. n8n comes pre-installed and configured, so you can start building workflows in n8n's visual interface.

Are there workflow or execution limits on managed n8n hosting?

The managed n8n plans list unlimited workflows and unlimited executions. Plans differ in vCPU, RAM, NVMe storage and bandwidth.

Can I move my existing n8n workflows to Gen X?

Yes. Gen X offers free migration assistance for existing n8n workflows, including credentials and data.

Can I host n8n in India?

The managed n8n hosting page lists Delhi, Mumbai and Pune among its deployment locations, alongside the United States, Singapore, London, Australia and Germany.

Can I run n8n on Nivi Apps instead?

Yes. n8n is available as a one-click template on Nivi Apps (Nivi Cloud). The stack can include the n8n app, a managed Postgres database and an external runner, and it needs an available app slot on your plan.

What uptime does managed n8n hosting state?

The n8n hosting plans state a 99.9% uptime SLA.