n8n the software is source-available and free to self-host — so your real cost is hosting, not licences. Self-hosting runs about A$5–50/month on a small VPS or AWS Sydney instance regardless of how many automations you run; n8n Cloud starts around A$35/month and bills on executions. If you want a workflow built and handed over, NexFlow prices that separately: a single production workflow is the Spark plan from A$2,400 one-off, ongoing partnerships are A$1,800/month (Flow), and scoping starts with a paid map call (US$50 or US$130), credited toward a build.
The costs, separated
| Item | Cost (AUD) |
|---|---|
| n8n software (self-host) | free |
| Self-host server | ~A$5–50 / month |
| n8n Cloud | from ~A$35 / month |
| NexFlow build (Spark) | from A$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?
A single production workflow is the Spark plan from A$2,400 one-off, shipped in about two weeks. Ongoing work is the Flow partnership at A$1,800/month. You own the code either way. 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.