Deploy and Host n8n Single Instance on Railway

What is n8n Single Instance?

The n8n Single Instance template is a lightweight setup that runs only the core n8n app without additional services like workers, Postgres, or Redis. It's ideal for personal workflows, testing, or light automation needs with minimal resource usage and setup.

About Hosting n8n Single Instance

Hosting n8n Single Instance on Railway is straightforward and beginner-friendly. Since it doesn't require separate services like queue workers or external databases, it can be deployed quickly with minimal configuration. It runs entirely in app mode, relying on the internal SQLite database provided by default. This setup is perfect for individuals or small teams who want to automate tasks without managing complex infrastructure. Railway handles the deployment and scaling, making this template a low-maintenance option for launching an automation platform.

Common Use Cases

Personal workflow automation
Prototyping automation workflows
Educational or demo purposes

Dependencies for n8n Single Instance Hosting

Railway account
SQLite (bundled in n8n by default)

Deployment Dependencies

Why Deploy n8n Single Instance 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 Single Instance 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.