Compare / n8n Cloud vs PikaPods
n8n Cloud 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.
| n8n Cloud | PikaPods | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Official cloud | Managed |
| Starting price | $20/mo | $3.70/mo |
| Regions | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| Plan | Starter | n8n pod |
| Plan size | 2.5k workflow executions a month | Not yet checked |
| Renewal price | Not yet checked | Not yet checked |
| n8n updates | Managed by n8n | Not yet checked |
| Version lag | Run by n8n. Should match the cloud release. | Not yet checked |
| Price checked | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-17 |
Short take
PikaPods has the lower starting price ($3.70/mo vs $20/mo). Check the plan size before you decide. The cheaper plan may have less RAM.
- n8n Cloud: The hosted version run by the n8n team. Plans cap workflow executions.
- PikaPods: Small managed pods for open source apps, paid from a prepaid balance.
Plans differ in size. Compare RAM, not just price. Sources: n8n Cloud pricing, PikaPods pricing.
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