Free Hosted n8n for Developers – Instant Sandbox
Prototype faster with a free hosted n8n server. Use our n8n workflow runner to test APIs, build integrations, and export to self‑hosted or managed cloud.
Why Developers Love It
- No setup: launch an instance in seconds.
- Flexible nodes: HTTP, Webhook, Function, Set, Code, and more.
- Portable: export JSON and run it locally or in Docker.
- Scalable: move to cheap hosting or managed cloud when needed.
Hosting Options
Free Playground
Best for demos, onboarding, and quick experiments. Scale‑to‑zero keeps costs low.
Docker / Kubernetes
Run self‑hosted n8n with n8n docker hosting or Kubernetes. Gain full control, custom domains, SSL, and private Postgres schemas.
Managed Cloud
Upgrade for higher CPU/RAM, autoscaling, uptime SLAs, and team features.
Common Scenarios
- Webhook to API transformations
- Data ingestion pipelines
- Notifications and incident workflows
- ETL and SaaS integrations
Start Free
Create your free n8n server and start building today. When you outgrow the sandbox, export and deploy with Docker or switch to managed cloud.