Deploy and Host n8n (w/ webhook processors) on Railway

n8n is an extendable workflow automation tool. With a fair-code distribution model, n8n will always have visible source code, be available to self-host, and allow you to add your own custom functions, logic and apps. n8n's node-based approach makes it highly versatile, enabling you to connect anything to everything.

n8n.io - Workflow Automation

About Hosting n8n (w/ webhook processors)

Hosting n8n (w/ webhook processors) means running a workflow automation platform that handles incoming HTTP webhooks and processes them through automated workflows. The system manages webhook endpoints, processes incoming data through workflow nodes, and coordinates with external services and APIs. Production deployment requires managing webhook URL routing, handling concurrent webhook processing, maintaining workflow execution state, and ensuring reliable delivery of processed results. Railway simplifies this deployment by providing HTTP endpoint management for webhook reception, handling workflow execution infrastructure, managing environment variables for integrations, and coordinating the webhook processing pipeline with automatic scaling capabilities.

n8n.io - Screenshot

Common Use Cases

Webhook-driven Automation: Process incoming webhooks from external services to trigger automated workflows and integrations
API Integration Workflows: Connect and automate data flow between different APIs and services using n8n's node-based approach
Event-driven Processing: Build workflows that respond to external events and process data through customizable automation logic

Dependencies for n8n (w/ webhook processors) Hosting

The Railway template includes the required Node.js runtime and n8n platform with pre-configured webhook processing capabilities.

Deployment Dependencies

Implementation Details

Demo:

📺 A short video (< 4 min) that goes over key concepts of creating workflows in n8n.

Available Integrations:

n8n has 200+ different nodes to automate workflows. The list can be found on n8n.io/integrations.

Documentation:

The official n8n documentation can be found on the documentation website. Additional information and example workflows on the n8n.io website. The release notes can be found here and the list of breaking changes here.

Platform Features:

Node-based Workflow Design: Visual workflow creation using a node-based approach for connecting services and automating processes
Webhook Processing: Handle incoming HTTP webhooks and process them through customized automation workflows
Extensive Integrations: Over 200 different nodes for connecting various services and applications
Self-hosted Solution: Complete control over workflow automation with self-hosting capabilities
Custom Functions: Add your own custom functions, logic, and apps to extend workflow capabilities
Fair-code Model: Visible source code with self-hosting availability and customization options

License:

n8n is fair-code distributed under the Sustainable Use License and the n8n Enterprise License. Proprietary licenses are available for enterprise customers. Get in touch. Additional information about the license model can be found in the docs.

Why Deploy n8n (w/ webhook processors) 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 (w/ webhook processors) 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.