n8n the software is source-available and free to self-host — so your real cost is hosting, not licences. Self-hosting runs about $5–50/month on a small VPS or AWS Sydney instance regardless of how many automations you run; n8n Cloud starts around $35/month and bills on executions. If you want a workflow built and handed over, NexFlow prices that two ways: a managed monthly plan from $75/month plus a one-off setup (from $300) that you own and can cancel any time, or a one-off local build — Spark from $2,400 with no monthly fee on your own infrastructure. Scoping starts with a paid map call (US$50 or US$130), credited toward a build.
The costs, separated
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| n8n software (self-host) | free |
| Self-host server | ~$5–50 / month |
| n8n Cloud | from ~$35 / month |
| NexFlow managed plan | from $75 / month + setup |
| NexFlow one-off build (Spark) | from $2,400 one-off |
Full detail: n8n pricing in Australia and the NexFlow pricing page.
Related questions
Is n8n really free?
The core is source-available under a fair-code licence and free to self-host. Some features (like native SSO and certain collaboration controls) sit in the paid enterprise tier, and n8n Cloud is a paid hosted option — but for most SMBs self-hosting the free core plus a small server is the whole software cost.
What does it cost to have NexFlow build the workflow?
Most builds are a managed monthly plan — from $75/month plus a one-off setup (from $300), shipped in about two weeks — and you own the code and can cancel any time. Prefer no monthly fee? Spark is a one-off local build from $2,400 on your own infrastructure. See the pricing page for the full ladder.
Still need a hand?
Book a 15-minute map (US$50, credited to a build) and we will scope it with you — or send a note and we will add the answer here.