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Head-to-head · n8n Hosting

Cloudron vs Flux Apps

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Cloudron #4 in n8n Hosting 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Cloudron
Flux Apps #9 in n8n Hosting 7.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Flux Apps

Cloudron leads on 1 check, Flux Apps on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCloudron · 8.5/10
  • Free planonly Cloudron
  • Free trialonly Flux Apps
  • Most featuresFlux Apps · 1 of 2

Cloudron scores higher on our rubric for n8n hosting: 8.5 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #9.

Cloudron offers free plan; Flux Apps doesn't.

Cloudron is the better fit for self-hosters needing an app-management platform. Flux Apps is the better fit for budget users wanting managed n8n resources.

  • Cloudron fits best

    Self-hosters needing an app-management platform

  • Flux Apps fits best

    Budget users wanting managed n8n resources

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Side by side

Feature Cloudron 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Flux Apps 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.9
Ranking #4 in n8n Hosting #9 in n8n Hosting
Best for Self-hosters needing an app-management platform Budget users wanting managed n8n resources
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price €15/mo $4.98/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 7 days
Money-back guarantee 30 days 30 days
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Linux Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 9 integrations 500+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cloudron 0/2 · Flux Apps 1/2
Custom domain Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automated backups Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment type Not checked yet Not checked yet
Monthly executions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Hosting regions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Support channel Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • One-click app installs with automated DNS and certificate management.
  • Per-app and full-platform backups support restore and migration.
  • Centralized access control, firewall, monitoring, and Docker support.
  • n8n plans include high-availability PostgreSQL and no execution limits
  • Dedicated CPU, RAM, storage, regional selection, and relocation
  • Automatic backups, DDoS protection, 24/7 monitoring, and restore tools
Cons
  • Requires an existing server for self-hosted deployment.
  • The Free plan is limited to two apps.
  • Broader hosting platform rather than n8n-specific tooling.
  • No free plan; access is limited to paid subscriptions after the trial
  • n8n tier highlights are largely identical across Starter, Standard, and Pro
  • Web-based platform may not fit teams seeking native desktop or mobile apps
Our verdict

Cloudron is a self-hosted platform for installing, updating, backing up, and securing web applications on infrastructure you control. Its web dashboard handles application deployment, database configuration, DNS setup, certificate…

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Flux Apps provides managed hosting for self-hosted applications on Flux’s decentralized cloud, with specific plans for n8n workflows. It is aimed at solo operators, small businesses, mid-market teams, and enterprises that want to run n8n…

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  1. Cloudronn8n Hosting 8.5Free plan
  2. Flux Appsn8n Hosting 7.97-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cloudron — where it wins

    • One-click app installs with automated DNS and certificate management.
    • Per-app and full-platform backups support restore and migration.
    • Centralized access control, firewall, monitoring, and Docker support.

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires an existing server for self-hosted deployment.
    • The Free plan is limited to two apps.
    • Broader hosting platform rather than n8n-specific tooling.

  • Flux Apps — where it wins

    • n8n plans include high-availability PostgreSQL and no execution limits
    • Dedicated CPU, RAM, storage, regional selection, and relocation
    • Automatic backups, DDoS protection, 24/7 monitoring, and restore tools

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access is limited to paid subscriptions after the trial
    • n8n tier highlights are largely identical across Starter, Standard, and Pro
    • Web-based platform may not fit teams seeking native desktop or mobile apps

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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