Deploy and Host N8N (cheapest to run) on Railway

n8n is a powerful workflow automation tool that allows you to connect various services and apps. This template uses SQLite as the database, making it the most cost-effective option for hosting n8n on Railway with minimal resource usage.

About Hosting N8N (cheapest to run)

Hosting n8n with SQLite on Railway provides a budget-friendly solution for workflow automation. SQLite eliminates the need for a separate database service, reducing costs significantly. This setup is perfect for individual users or small teams who need reliable automation without high hosting expenses. The deployment includes persistent volume storage for SQLite data, ensuring your workflows and credentials are safely stored between deployments.

Common Use Cases

Personal workflow automation for productivity tasks
Small business process automation without enterprise costs
API integrations and webhook processing on a budget
Data synchronization between different services
Automated notifications and alerts

Dependencies for N8N (cheapest to run) Hosting

Node.js runtime environment
SQLite (embedded database, no external service required)
Persistent storage volume for data retention

Deployment Dependencies

Implementation Details

This deployment uses the official n8n Docker image with SQLite as the database. It includes a persistent volume to store SQLite data, ensuring that your workflows and credentials are retained across deployments.

Why Deploy N8N (cheapest to run) on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying N8N (cheapest to run) on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.