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Head-to-head · n8n Hosting

ScalaHosting n8n Self-Hosted vs Cloudron

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score ScalaHosting n8n Self-Hosted #3 in n8n Hosting 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit ScalaHosting
Cloudron #4 in n8n Hosting 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Cloudron

ScalaHosting n8n Self-Hosted leads on 0 checks, Cloudron on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreScalaHosting n8n Self-Hosted · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly Cloudron
  • Most featuresScalaHosting n8n Self-Hosted · 2 of 2

ScalaHosting n8n Self-Hosted scores higher on our rubric for n8n hosting: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Cloudron offers free plan; ScalaHosting n8n Self-Hosted doesn't.

ScalaHosting n8n Self-Hosted is the better fit for teams wanting managed n8n with room to scale. Cloudron is the better fit for self-hosters needing an app-management platform.

  • ScalaHosting n8n Self-Hosted fits best

    Teams wanting managed n8n with room to scale

  • Cloudron fits best

    Self-hosters needing an app-management platform

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Side by side

Feature ScalaHosting n8n Self-Hosted 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Cloudron 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #3 in n8n Hosting #4 in n8n Hosting
Best for Teams wanting managed n8n with room to scale Self-hosters needing an app-management platform
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $54.95/mo €15/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Linux
Support Live chat · 24/7 Email, Community, Docs
Compliance GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 400+ integrations 9 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features ScalaHosting n8n Self-Hosted 2/2 · Cloudron 0/2
Custom domain ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Automated backups ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment type Managed Not checked yet
Monthly executions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Hosting regions Not checked yet Not checked yet
Support channel 24/7 Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • n8n comes pre-installed with automatic version updates
  • Redis queue mode, PostgreSQL management, and one-click restores
  • One-click resource scaling and free workflow migration
  • 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
  • No free plan; monthly plans start at $54.95
  • Build #1 includes 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, and 50 GB NVMe SSD
  • Self-hosted control still requires decisions about resources and domains
  • 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

ScalaHosting n8n Self-Hosted is a managed cloud VPS service for people and teams who want control of an n8n instance without handling all of its setup and maintenance. n8n is pre-installed, with automatic version updates; ScalaHosting says…

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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. ScalaHosting n8n Self-Hostedn8n Hosting 8.7Paid
  2. Cloudronn8n Hosting 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ScalaHosting n8n Self-Hosted — where it wins

    • n8n comes pre-installed with automatic version updates
    • Redis queue mode, PostgreSQL management, and one-click restores
    • One-click resource scaling and free workflow migration

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; monthly plans start at $54.95
    • Build #1 includes 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, and 50 GB NVMe SSD
    • Self-hosted control still requires decisions about resources and domains

  • 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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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