Pricing verified 2026-08-07
n8nautomation.cloud vs Elestio — Managed n8n, $7 Less to Start
Elestio is a premium managed PaaS for 350+ open-source services. We focus only on n8n — same dedicated-server experience, $11/mo vs $4/mo at entry, plus a true 10-day free trial instead of $20 in 3-day credits.
Dedicated n8n on DigitalOcean, from $4/mo. Free 10-day trial — no charge until day 11.
No credit card charge for 10 days. Cancel anytime.
Why look beyond Elestio?
Elestio is a managed open-source PaaS — it works, but here's what we do differently for teams running n8n.
Elestio's published entry price is $11/mo
Their pricing page lists plans starting at $11/month for a fully managed service on a dedicated VM — about 175% more than our $4 entry tier.
Managed across 350+ apps, not n8n-specific
Elestio supports hundreds of open-source services. That breadth is great, but support agents aren't n8n specialists and integration advice is generic.
Trial is $20 of credit for 3 days, not a true 10-day trial
Elestio offers $20 in credits with 3-day validity — enough to test a small instance, not enough to run real workflows on a production-sized VM. We give you 10 full days at any plan tier with no card charged.
Head-to-head
| Feature | n8nautomation.cloud | Elestio |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $4/mo | $11/mo (entry tier, per Elestio's published pricing) |
| Free trial | 10 days, full access, no card charged | $20 credit, 3-day validity |
| Dedicated server | Yes — your own DigitalOcean droplet | Yes — dedicated VM |
| n8n-specific expertise | Yes — n8n is all we host | 350+ apps, generalist support |
| Workflow executions | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Custom domain | Included on every plan | Included on paid tiers |
| All community nodes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic n8n updates | Yes | Yes |
| Support SLA | 24/7 included on every plan, no tiers | 3 tiers: Test (no SLA) → Staging (2 business-day response) → Production (1 business-day response, +$50-200/mo) |
Elestio pricing/feature data from their published pricing as of 2026-08-07. Refresh quarterly.
How you actually pay
Headline prices on competitor sites often hide an annual or multi-year commitment, taxes, or usage-based metering. Here's the real picture, side by side.
n8nautomation.cloud
Monthly billingPay monthly via Stripe. Cancel anytime from the dashboard with one click.
Elestio
Monthly billingBilled hourly on credits, aggregated monthly. Base service from $11/mo. Support tiers add $50/mo (Level 2) or $200/mo (Level 3) on top per service.
What you'd save
Real workload scenarios compared at published pricing.
Solo developer, 1 GB workload
~~5k/mo executions
Elestio
Elestio entry tier ($11/mo)
Us
$4/mo Basic
Need 24/7 production support
~any volume executions
Elestio
Elestio Level 2 support is +$50/mo per service
Us
Included on every plan
Frequently asked
What is Elestio?
Elestio is a managed-hosting platform for hundreds of open-source services including n8n. They run dedicated VMs with automatic updates and backups. It's a strong product — just priced for the broader PaaS market, not n8n specifically.
Why are you cheaper than Elestio at entry?
We host one thing: n8n. That means we tune our infrastructure, support, and pricing around a single workload. Elestio's $11/mo entry rate reflects their breadth across 350+ services. Above the entry tier the comparison depends on which support tier you pick — Elestio's Level 2 support is +$50/mo per service, Level 3 is +$200/mo.
Can I migrate from Elestio to n8nautomation.cloud?
Yes. Export your workflows from your Elestio n8n instance (Settings → Workflows → Export), then import them on day one of your free trial here. Credentials are re-entered for security, but workflow logic transfers cleanly.
Does Elestio offer a free trial?
Sort of — Elestio gives you $20 in credit with 3-day validity, which is enough to test a small instance for a few days. Our 10-day free trial covers any plan tier with no card charged, so you can actually run real workflows on a production-sized VM before committing.
What support do you actually get on Elestio's base plan?
Elestio's own pricing page lists three support tiers: Test (email/community, no SLA), Staging (priority queue, 2-business-day response guarantee), and Production (dedicated account manager, phone support, 1-business-day response guarantee). The Production tier is an add-on, not included at the $11/mo entry rate. Every n8nautomation.cloud plan includes the same 24/7 support tier — there's no add-on to unlock faster responses.
When might Elestio actually be the better choice?
If you're already running several other open-source services (Postgres, Redis, a CMS, etc.) and want one dashboard managing all of them, Elestio's 350+-app breadth is genuinely useful — you'd otherwise juggle multiple vendors. We only host n8n, so if n8n is one piece of a larger self-hosted stack you're consolidating, Elestio's generalist platform might be the more convenient single home for it.
How does migrating from Elestio to n8nautomation.cloud work, step by step?
Three steps: (1) in your Elestio n8n dashboard, go to Settings → Workflows → Export to download your workflows as JSON. (2) Sign up for the free trial here and let your instance provision (about 10 minutes). (3) In your new instance, go to Workflows → Import and upload the JSON file, then re-enter your credentials (API keys, OAuth connections) since those aren't exported for security. Your Elestio instance keeps running until you cancel it, so there's no downtime during the switch.
Try managed n8n yourself
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