Self‑Host n8n on Hetzner Cloud: Save Money & Scale Fast

Hi there, I’m Dave from iFlow.bot! If you love building automations and want full control over your setup, this guide is for you. We’ll show you how to host n8n on Hetzner Cloud quickly and cheaply - saving you lots of money compared to make.com.

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Why Self‑Host n8n?

  • Lower Cost - A CPX11 server on Hetzner is about €5/month. On make.com, you often pay tens of euros.
  • Full Control - You pick the n8n version, install custom packages, and update only when you’re ready.
  • Better Privacy - Your data stays on your server. No third party can peek.
“Self‑hosting is like cooking at home — takes a bit more work, but the taste and the bills are so much better.” 👨‍🍳

Of course, make.com is still great for quick tests or when you don’t want to manage servers. But once you build a few workflows, running your own server is the way to go.

Want a guide for DigitalOcean, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud? Let me know in the comments!

A step‑by‑step guide to running n8n on a €5/month Hetzner server

1. Create a Hetzner Cloud Server

  1. Log in to the Hetzner Cloud Console.
  2. Choose (or create) a project and click Create Server.
  3. In the Apps tab, pick Docker CE.
  4. Select the CPX11 plan for the best price/performance.
  5. Add your SSH key (more secure than a password).