How to Self-Host n8n
Self-hosted workflow automation — Zapier alternative
n8n is a powerful workflow automation tool that connects your apps and services. Unlike Zapier, you own your data and workflows — no per-task pricing, no limits.
n8n features
400+ integrations
Visual workflow builder
Custom code nodes (JavaScript/Python)
Webhook triggers
Scheduled workflows
Error handling and retries
Self-hosted — no data leaves your server
Deploy n8n in 5 steps
1
Sign up for TinyPod
Create a free account — no credit card needed.
2
Deploy n8n
Find n8n in the App Catalog and click deploy.
3
Configure resources
n8n runs well on 1 core, 1GB RAM. Add more for complex workflows.
4
Open the editor
Visit your n8n URL and create your first workflow.
5
Connect your services
Add nodes for Gmail, Slack, databases, APIs — automate anything.
Common use cases
Marketing automation without Zapier costs
Data pipeline orchestration
Internal tool integration
Customer onboarding workflows
DevOps alerting and response