Skip to main content
Vessl
Log in
Automation

Deploy n8n on Your VPS

Deploy n8n on your VPS in one click. Open source workflow automation with 200+ nodes, paired with PostgreSQL for production-grade reliability.

Deploy n8nBrowse all templates

n8n is the open source alternative to Zapier and Make. Build workflows visually with 200+ pre-built nodes (HTTP, Slack, GitHub, Postgres, OpenAI, Google Sheets, AWS, and more), or drop into JavaScript / Python when the visual editor isn't enough. Self-hosting means unlimited workflow executions, full data privacy, and no vendor lock-in.

Vessl deploys n8n alongside a managed PostgreSQL service so workflow state, credentials, and execution history are durable. The two services share a private network — no manual database wiring required.

What's included

  • n8n + PostgreSQL deployed together as a connected stack
  • Persistent volumes for workflow data and execution history
  • Webhook routing exposed via your custom domain
  • Auto-generated admin credentials
  • Easy upgrade path — swap the n8n image tag and redeploy

Common use cases

  • Internal workflow automation (lead routing, on-call rotations, support triage)
  • AI agent orchestration with the OpenAI / Anthropic nodes
  • Cross-tool ETL between SaaS products without paying per-task fees
  • Replacement for Zapier / Make on workloads that exceed their pricing
Docker image
n8nio/n8n
Services
2 containers
Pricing
Free — billed per VPS, not per template

Frequently asked questions

Why does this template ship two services?

n8n stores workflow state in PostgreSQL. Running them together is the supported production setup — SQLite is fine for local testing but loses data under load.

How do I expose webhooks to the internet?

Bind your domain to the n8n service in the Vessl dashboard. SSL is provisioned automatically and webhook URLs become publicly reachable.

Can I import existing workflows?

Yes — n8n's built-in import/export works the same way it does on n8n Cloud. Bring your JSON workflow files and paste them into the editor.

Ready to ship?

Deploy n8n in under a minute.

Connect your VPS, pick this template, fill in any required fields. Vessl handles the container, SSL, and persistent storage.

Start for Free

No credit card · BYOS · IDR billing