Hey everyone,
I’m setting up an N8N agency and want to offer hosting as part of our services. I’m looking for advice on reliable hosting providers. I’ve checked out a few options but had some bad experiences.
Here’s what I’m after:
- Easy account transfer to clients when our collaboration ends
- Quality customer support
- Competitive pricing, especially for monthly plans
I used to work with tech-savvy clients, but now I’m dealing with non-technical users. Any suggestions would be super helpful!
I also recently learned about the costly license required for hosting N8N. Although I might use the official hosted version for client work, I still plan to self-host for my personal projects.
What’s your go-to hosting solution for N8N? Share your experiences!
hey mate, ive been using cloudways for n8n hosting. its pretty sweet - easy setup, good support, and fair prices. they got account transfer options too. might wanna check em out. just my 2 cents, hope it helps!
I’ve been using Linode for N8N hosting, and it’s been a game-changer for my agency. Their VPS options are robust and affordable, which is great for scaling as your client base grows. The best part? Their support team is top-notch - they’ve helped me troubleshoot issues at odd hours.
For account transfers, Linode makes it pretty straightforward. You can easily create new users and transfer ownership, which is perfect for handing over to clients when the project wraps up.
One tip I’ve found useful is to set up Docker containers for each client’s N8N instance. It keeps everything neat and isolated, making management and transfers a breeze.
As for pricing, Linode’s plans start pretty low, and you can easily upgrade as needed. Just remember to factor in the N8N license costs when pricing your services. It’s a bit of an investment, but it pays off in the long run with the flexibility and control you get.
I’ve been using DigitalOcean for hosting N8N instances for a while now, and it’s been a solid choice. Their droplets are easy to set up and manage, and the pricing is quite reasonable, especially if you’re comfortable with basic server administration.
For non-technical clients, I’d recommend looking into managed hosting solutions that specialize in Node.js applications. Heroku comes to mind - they offer seamless deployment and scaling, which could be a good fit for your agency model.
Regarding account transfers, most cloud providers have processes in place for this. Just make sure to document your setup thoroughly to make the handover smoother.
As for the licensing issue, it’s definitely something to factor into your pricing model. Self-hosting for personal use is a great way to keep costs down while you build up your client base.