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Head-to-head · n8n Hosting

n8n vs Cloudron

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score n8n #2 in n8n Hosting 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit n8n
Cloudron #4 in n8n Hosting 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Cloudron

n8n leads on 0 checks, Cloudron on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoren8n · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly n8n

n8n scores higher on our rubric for n8n hosting: 9.4 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

n8n is the better fit for teams wanting full-featured n8n hosting. Cloudron is the better fit for self-hosters needing an app-management platform.

  • n8n fits best

    Teams wanting full-featured n8n hosting

  • Cloudron fits best

    Self-hosters needing an app-management platform

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Side by side

Feature n8n 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Cloudron 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.5
Ranking #2 in n8n Hosting #4 in n8n Hosting
Best for Teams wanting full-featured n8n hosting Self-hosters needing an app-management platform
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price €20/mo €15/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Linux
Support Community, Email Email, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 2,192+ integrations 9 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features n8n 0/2 · Cloudron 0/2
Custom domain Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • 2,192 integrations connect popular apps, databases and APIs
  • Visual workflows include code, branching, webhooks and schedules
  • Cloud and Docker-based self-hosted deployment options
  • 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.
Cons
  • Business is self-hosted, adding deployment responsibility
  • Enterprise uses custom pricing instead of a listed monthly rate
  • Community Edition requires self-hosting through GitHub
  • Requires an existing server for self-hosted deployment.
  • The Free plan is limited to two apps.
  • Broader hosting platform rather than n8n-specific tooling.
Our verdict

n8n is a node-based workflow automation platform for connecting applications, APIs, databases and internal tools. Its visual editor supports webhooks, scheduled triggers, conditional branches, JavaScript and Python code steps, custom HTTP…

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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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  1. n8nn8n Hosting 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Cloudronn8n Hosting 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • n8n — where it wins

    • 2,192 integrations connect popular apps, databases and APIs
    • Visual workflows include code, branching, webhooks and schedules
    • Cloud and Docker-based self-hosted deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • Business is self-hosted, adding deployment responsibility
    • Enterprise uses custom pricing instead of a listed monthly rate
    • Community Edition requires self-hosting through GitHub

  • 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.
  • n8n9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Full-featured automation with cloud or self-hosted control for technical teams.

    Visit n8nFull verdict →
  • Cloudron8.5/10 · Free plan

    A broad self-hosting control plane with strong automation, but not n8n-specific.

    Visit CloudronFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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