Deploy n8n Workflow Automation in Minutes—No DevOps Required

n8n is one of the most powerful open-source workflow automation tools available. It connects your apps, automates repetitive tasks, and gives you full control over your data—unlike cloud-only alternatives like Zapier or Make that process your data on third-party servers.

The catch? Self-hosting n8n means managing PostgreSQL, Redis, reverse proxies, SSL certificates, backups, and updates. That's a lot of infrastructure work just to automate a few workflows.

DanubeData's managed n8n removes all of that. Deploy a production-ready n8n instance in under two minutes, starting at €9.99/month.

Why Self-Host n8n at All?

Cloud automation platforms like Zapier charge per execution. At scale, the costs add up fast:

With n8n on DanubeData, you pay a flat monthly fee regardless of how many workflows you run. No per-execution billing, no surprise invoices.

What's Included in Every Instance

Each managed n8n instance comes with a complete production stack:

Queue Mode: Why It Matters

Most self-hosted n8n setups skip Redis and run in "regular" mode, which processes workflows one at a time on a single thread. That works for light usage, but falls apart when you have dozens of workflows triggering simultaneously.

DanubeData's managed n8n runs in queue mode by default. With Redis handling the execution queue:

• Parallel execution: Multiple workflows run concurrently
• Better reliability: Failed executions are retried automatically
• No blocking: A slow workflow doesn't hold up everything else
• Webhooks stay responsive: Incoming webhook triggers are queued instantly

This is the production-recommended setup from the n8n team—and you get it without configuring anything.

Plans and Pricing

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Common n8n Use Cases

Lead Enrichment and CRM Sync

When a form submission arrives, n8n can enrich the lead data from Clearbit, create a contact in HubSpot, add a row to Google Sheets, and send a Slack notification—all in one workflow. On Zapier, each step counts as a separate execution.

Data Pipeline Automation

Pull data from an API on a schedule, transform it with JavaScript, and load it into your database or data warehouse. n8n's code nodes give you full programmatic control that no-code tools can't match.

DevOps Notifications

Monitor your infrastructure and route alerts intelligently. Receive a webhook from your monitoring system, check severity levels, and notify the right team via Slack, PagerDuty, or email—with custom formatting and deduplication logic.

E-Commerce Automation

Sync orders between Shopify and your ERP. Send personalized follow-up emails. Update inventory across multiple channels. Generate invoices automatically. All without paying per-transaction fees.

Content Publishing Workflows

When a blog post is published in your CMS, automatically share it to Twitter, LinkedIn, and your newsletter tool. Generate an AI summary for social media posts. Track performance with webhook callbacks.

Webhooks on a Custom Domain

n8n's webhook triggers are one of its most powerful features—they let any external service trigger a workflow by calling a URL. On DanubeData, your webhooks get a clean, custom domain:

# Default
https://myautomation.apps.danubedata.ro/webhook/lead-capture

# With custom domain
https://api.yourcompany.com/webhook/lead-capture

Custom domains are verified via DNS and get automatic TLS. You can add up to 10 domains per instance.

Backups and Disaster Recovery

Your workflows represent hours of work. Losing them would be painful. DanubeData protects your n8n data with:

• Automated daily snapshots: Both the n8n data volume and PostgreSQL database are captured atomically
• Manual snapshots: Take a snapshot before making major workflow changes
• Offsite backups: Stored separately from your instance for disaster recovery
• One-click restore: Roll back to any snapshot from the dashboard

Real-Time Monitoring

The DanubeData dashboard shows live metrics for your n8n instance:

• CPU usage: See how much processing power your workflows consume
• Memory usage: Monitor RAM across n8n, PostgreSQL, and Redis
• Network traffic: Track webhook requests and API calls

Use these metrics to right-size your plan. If you're consistently using less than 50% of resources, you might save on a smaller plan. If you're hitting limits, upgrade with a single click.

Getting Started

1. Sign up for DanubeData
2. Go to Managed Apps and select n8n
3. Choose your plan and name your instance
4. Your n8n instance is ready in under two minutes
5. Log in with the credentials shown in your dashboard

Start building workflows immediately. Connect your first apps, set up a webhook trigger, and see n8n in action.

Deploy your managed n8n instance today.