Where to Host Your Automations

If you’ve ever tried hosting n8n, you know the challenge:

there’s no one-size-fits-all setup.

I’ve been running my n8n instance on a Raspberry Pi 5 for months.

It works — but it’s limited.

It only runs when my computer’s on.

And sharing webhooks? A pain.

So, I tested 10 different hosting options to find what actually works best — depending on your budget, skill level, and use case.

Here’s the breakdown 👇

• 🚀 1. Railway: $5 credit first month. Quick setup, but only 1GB disk space.
• 🆓 2. Render: Free tier available. Shuts down during inactivity unless you use a pinging service.
• 💰 3. DigitalOcean: $200 credit for 2 months. Great power, needs technical setup.
• 🏦 4. Heroku: Starts at $5/month, but serious configs hit $50+.
• 🎯 5. Hostinger: Best value — ~$5/month, 50GB space, and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
• ⚡ 6. Hetzner: ~$5 VPS with strong performance, though setup can be complex.
• ☁️ 7. Google Cloud: Always-free tier, but limited to 1GB outbound traffic monthly.
• 🏢 8. Oracle Cloud: Great free resources, but setup is tricky — best for teams.
• 📦 9. AWS: Free for 12 months with 100GB traffic, but complex for beginners.
• 🏠 10. Local (Raspberry Pi): Free to start but limited uptime and no webhook sharing.

My verdict:

• ➡️ For learning → Raspberry Pi
• ➡️ For quick tests → Railway
• ➡️ For a free tier → Render (with pinging)
• ➡️ For best value → Hostinger
• ➡️ For power users → DigitalOcean or Hetzner

Because in automation, reliability matters more than raw speed.

When your workflows run 24/7 without crashing — that’s where scalability begins.

Build automations that scale anywhere

Hosting your automations is just step one. The real challenge? Building workflows that never break — no matter where they’re hosted.

That’s exactly what’s inside Corporate Automation Library Pro — the same proven workflows I’ve tested across multiple hosting environments.

Inside, you’ll find:

• 50+ plug-and-play n8n workflows
• Optimized for platforms like Hostinger, DigitalOcean, and AWS
• 2–3 new automations added weekly
• Step-by-step setup guides under 30 minutes

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