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Head-to-head · n8n Hosting

DigitalOcean Kubernetes vs Flux Apps

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score DigitalOcean Kubernetes #8 in n8n Hosting 8.0/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit DigitalOcean
Flux Apps #9 in n8n Hosting 7.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Flux Apps

DigitalOcean Kubernetes leads on 0 checks, Flux Apps on 0, and 2 are 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 scoreDigitalOcean Kubernetes · 8.0/10
  • Free trialonly Flux Apps
  • Most featuresFlux Apps · 1 of 2

DigitalOcean Kubernetes scores higher on our rubric for n8n hosting: 8.0 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #9.

DigitalOcean Kubernetes is the better fit for teams running n8n on managed Kubernetes. Flux Apps is the better fit for budget users wanting managed n8n resources.

  • DigitalOcean Kubernetes fits best

    Teams running n8n on managed Kubernetes

  • Flux Apps fits best

    Budget users wanting managed n8n resources

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Side by side

Feature DigitalOcean Kubernetes 8.0/10 Visit ↗ Flux Apps 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.0 7.9
Ranking #8 in n8n Hosting #9 in n8n Hosting
Best for Teams running n8n on managed Kubernetes Budget users wanting managed n8n resources
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $12/unit/mo $4.98/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 8 integrations 500+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DigitalOcean Kubernetes 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
  • Managed control plane with autoscaling and scale-to-zero support
  • RBAC, custom roles and OIDC single sign-on for clusters
  • Integrated load balancers, volumes, registry, API and CLI tools
  • 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
  • No n8n-specific deployment or operations tooling is verified
  • Worker nodes are billed separately from the managed control plane
  • No free plan; high-availability control plane is an additional charge
  • 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

DigitalOcean Kubernetes (DOKS) is a managed Kubernetes service for developers, startups and small-to-medium-sized businesses. It manages the Kubernetes control plane and underlying container infrastructure while preserving customer access…

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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. DigitalOcean Kubernetesn8n Hosting 8.0Paid
  2. Flux Appsn8n Hosting 7.97-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DigitalOcean Kubernetes — where it wins

    • Managed control plane with autoscaling and scale-to-zero support
    • RBAC, custom roles and OIDC single sign-on for clusters
    • Integrated load balancers, volumes, registry, API and CLI tools

    Where it doesn't

    • No n8n-specific deployment or operations tooling is verified
    • Worker nodes are billed separately from the managed control plane
    • No free plan; high-availability control plane is an additional charge

  • 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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