Compare / Elestio vs PikaPods
Elestio vs PikaPods for n8n
Side by side, from each host's own pricing page. Cells say "Not yet checked" when we have no checked value.
| Elestio | PikaPods | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Managed | Managed |
| Starting price | $18/mo | $3.70/mo |
| Regions | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| Plan | NC-MEDIUM-2C-4G | n8n pod |
| Plan size | 2 CPUs, 4 GB RAM, 60 GB SSD (Netcup) | Not yet checked |
| Renewal price | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| n8n updates | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| Version lag | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| Price checked | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-17 |
Short take
PikaPods has the lower starting price ($3.70/mo vs $18/mo). Check the plan size before you decide. The cheaper plan may have less RAM.
- Elestio: Managed open source apps on the cloud provider you pick.
- PikaPods: Small managed pods for open source apps, paid from a prepaid balance.
Plans differ in size. Compare RAM, not just price. Sources: Elestio pricing, PikaPods pricing.
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