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Self-hosted n8n

Self-hosted n8n on Canadian VPS

Unlimited workflows, no per-task billing

n8n is the open-source workflow automation platform that runs your tasks and AI agents 24/7. Host it on a WHC VPS for unlimited workflows, no execution limits, and customer data that stays on Canadian infrastructure.

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Starting at
C$18.50/mo
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Servers in Canada
  • SOC 2 Type II certified
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The open-source automation platform agencies and ops teams trust

Connect 400+ apps, AI models, and APIs with a visual builder. Drop into JavaScript when you need more. No per-task billing. No execution caps. No vendor able to deprecate the integration you depend on.

Visual workflow builder

Drag, drop, and connect nodes for triggers, webhooks, schedules, branching, and error handling. 90% of workflows need zero code

Code when you need it

Drop into JavaScript or Python inside any node. Custom HTTP requests, expressions, and external libraries. n8n gets out of your way when you need it to.

AI agents built in

Native nodes for OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Gemini, vector databases, and LangChain. Build RAG pipelines, support bots, and research agents in a weekend — running on your own infrastructure.
n8n interface

The moment your workflows pay off, you outgrow n8n Cloud

Most teams hit n8n Cloud's execution cap within weeks. A VPS gives you the performance flexibility, and control you need when automations become business-critical.

Unlimited executions

No per-workflow or per-execution pricing. Run 10 or 10 million — your monthly bill doesn't budge.

Dedicated performance

Your own CPU, RAM, and NVMe SSD. Run queue mode with multi-worker scaling when your workflows demand it.

Your data, your server

Meet PIPEDA, Law 25, SOC 2, and internal equirements with customer data that stays on Canadian-owned infrastructure.

Full control & extensibility

Root access, Docker, reverse proxy, custom environment variables, 200+ community nodes, custom domains. Make n8n yours.

Past 20,000 executions/mo?
You're losing money on n8n Cloud

A typical SMB workload — a Slack bot, a Stripe-to-Sheets sync, two scheduled CRM jobs, and a nightly data pipeline — burns through n8n Cloud's included executions in under a month. On a WHC VPS, the cost stays flat regardless of how much your workflows do.

Prices shown for comparable production workloads with ~50K executions/mo. n8n Cloud Pro and Business prices from n8n.io, April 2026. In CAD.

WHC VPS Power
$85/mo
n8n Cloud Pro
$145/mo
n8n Cloud Business
$380+/mo

Pick your n8n VPS plan

Every plan includes one-click n8n install, full root access and servers in Canada.
Upgrade resources any time with zero downtime and no data migration.

2G

C$18.50 /moismonth C$22.50 Save 18% Configure Now
  • 2 CPU Cores
  • 2 GB Memory
  • 25 GB SSD Disk Space
  • 1Gbps Network
  • Unlimited Bandwidth¹
  • Powered by renewable energy
  • Self-Managed w/root
  • n8n pre-installed
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4G

C$31.99 /moismonth C$38.99 Save 18% Configure Now
  • 4 CPU Cores
  • 4 GB Memory
  • 50 GB SSD Disk Space
  • 1Gbps Network
  • Unlimited Bandwidth¹
  • Powered by renewable energy
  • Self-Managed
  • n8n pre-installed

8G

C$56.99 /moismonth C$66.99 Save 15% Configure Now
  • 6 CPU Cores
  • 8 GB Memory
  • 100 GB SSD Disk Space
  • 1Gbps Network
  • Unlimited Bandwidth¹
  • Powered by renewable energy
  • Self-Managed
  • n8n pre-installed

16G

C$95.99 /moismonth C$108.99 Save 12% Configure Now
  • 8 CPU Cores
  • 16 GB Memory
  • 200 GB SSD Disk Space
  • 1Gbps Network
  • Unlimited Bandwidth¹
  • Powered by renewable energy
  • Self-Managed
  • n8n pre-installed

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WHC has been Canada's hosting provider for over 20 years. Our n8n VPS is new — but the infrastructure under it has run automations, websites, and applications for Canadian businesses since 2003.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything developers ask before switching from n8n Cloud — or spinning up their first VPS.

n8n (pronounced "n-eight-n") is an open-source workflow automation platform. You connect apps, APIs, AI models, and your own data with a visual builder — Slack, Gmail, Stripe, HubSpot, OpenAI, Anthropic, your database, anything with an API. Then n8n runs your workflows automatically when triggers fire: a webhook arrives, a schedule hits, a row changes in your database. Think Zapier or Make, but open-source, self-hostable, and not metered.
n8n Cloud is the hosted version run by the n8n team. It's metered: you pay per execution, with plans starting at 2,500 executions/month. Self-hosted n8n is the same product running on a server you control — but with unlimited executions, no per-task billing, and full control over your data. The trade-off is that you (or your hosting provider) handle setup and maintenance. On a WHC VPS, n8n comes pre-installed and pre-configured.
Zapier is the most polished but charges per task — costs scale fast with multi-step workflows. Make is a middle ground with better visual logic at a lower price. n8n is the open-source option: unlimited executions when self-hosted, full code access, deeper customization, and significantly cheaper at any meaningful scale. The trade-off is a steeper learning curve (more technical) and slightly fewer pre-built integrations than Zapier's 8,000+. n8n has 400+ native integrations and connects to anything else via HTTP.
Yes. n8n's self-hosted version (Community Edition) has no software-imposed limits on workflows, steps, or executions. The only constraint is your VPS resources — RAM, CPU, and disk. A WHC VPS Power plan (4 GB RAM, dedicated CPU cores) comfortably handles tens of thousands of executions per month for most SMB workloads. Heavy users on Ultra can run hundreds of thousands.
Less than you'd expect. n8n comes pre-installed on your WHC VPS — no SSH, no Docker setup, no SSL certificate gymnastics. You sign into your n8n instance from your WHC Client Area and start building workflows. The places technical skills help: writing custom JavaScript in code nodes, debugging webhook signatures, and the occasional npm package install for community nodes. For everything else, the visual builder gets you 90% of the way.
Your n8n instance, your workflow definitions, your stored credentials, and your execution history all live on your WHC VPS in your chosen Canadian datacenter (Montreal, Toronto, or Vancouver). The only data that leaves Canadian infrastructure is what your workflows explicitly send to external services (a Slack message, a Stripe API call, an OpenAI prompt) — and that's true of any automation platform.
Yes — arguably more so than the cloud version, because your credentials and customer data don't sit in a multi-tenant database with millions of other workflows. WHC's underlying infrastructure is SOC 2 Type II certified. Your n8n instance runs in an isolated environment on dedicated resources, with daily backups, automatic SSL, and full firewall control. For businesses in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, government-adjacent), self-hosting is often the only acceptable answer.
Not automatically — Zapier and Make workflows don't export in n8n format. But the concepts translate cleanly: triggers, actions, and conditional logic all map directly. Most teams rebuild their highest-value Zaps first (the ones eating their task budget), then move others over as time permits. For agencies, this is a one-time investment that pays off in months through eliminated SaaS bills.
Yes. n8n has 70+ native AI nodes, including direct integrations with OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and most major LLM providers — plus a built-in AI Agent node with LangChain support for multi-step agent logic. You can also run a local model via Ollama for fully sovereign AI workflows, where neither your data nor your prompts ever leave Canadian infrastructure.
For testing and personal automations, our Edge plan (4 GB RAM) is plenty. For day-to-day production workloads — Slack bots, CRM syncs, scheduled jobs — Power (8 GB RAM, dedicated CPU) is the sweet spot and what most customers pick. For agencies running automations for multiple clients, high-volume pipelines, or queue mode with workers, Ultra (16 GB RAM, 8 CPU cores) gives you the headroom. You can upgrade any time with zero downtime.
Yes. WHC is a Canadian-owned company with datacenters in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. Hosting your n8n instance on a WHC VPS keeps your workflow data, credentials, and execution history on Canadian infrastructure governed by Canadian law — not subject to the US CLOUD Act that affects American hosting providers, even those with a "Canadian region." For Quebec businesses subject to Law 25 or any SMB handling PIPEDA-regulated data, this simplifies your privacy compliance story significantly.
The VPS infrastructure (host OS, firewall, backups) is managed by WHC. Daily server-level backups with 14-day retention are included on every plan. The n8n application itself follows the open-source release cycle — you choose when to update to a new n8n version, which means you're never forced into a breaking change. We provide guides and bilingual support to help if you need it.
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Stay on top, ahead of the competition

Reviews, rankings, competitors and mentions, always monitored and up to date.

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Everything you need to stay in the loop and a step ahead, in one simple dashboard.

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We spot every new review, so you can engage while it counts.

Stay ahead of competitors

We track your competitors so you stay ahead in search and ads.

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How Radar can help you

No dashboards to learn. No specialists to hire.

Live alerts

Be the first to know within minutes of any change.

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See how they're performing in search and ads.

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A short email every Monday with everything that changed.

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  • Weekly summary email of everything that changed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Radar tracks every change that shows how your business is performing online:
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  • Competitor ads, including ads on your keywords
Radar keeps you informed. Web Presence helps you act. Radar focuses on monitoring. Web Presence includes those features plus listings sync, AI review replies and AI social posts. Pick Radar if monitoring is all you need.
No. You decide what's worth a real-time alert. Everything else flows into a daily or weekly summary so your inbox stays clean.
Yes. Add them at setup and you'll see their rankings, ads and reviews side by side with yours. Many owners find this the most useful part.
You need a domain (we ask at checkout). A finished site isn't required.
You set up in under 10 minutes: add your business, pick your competitors, choose your alerts. Your first weekly summary lands the following Monday.

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Refer & Earn with WHC’s Affiliate Program

WEB & MARKETING AGENCIES

Recommend WHC and earn up to $300

Give your clients a reliable Canadian hosting partner, and get paid on every referral.

What’s the WHC Affiliate Program?

The WHC Affiliate Program lets you earn commissions by recommending Web Hosting Canada to your clients or audience.
It’s free to join, easy to manage, and built around a trusted Canadian hosting provider.

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Join the program for free, with no registration fees.

Clear commissions

Earn a fixed amount for every qualifying referral.

Grow your earnings

A full range of products to recommend, from hosting to servers.

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Canadian hosting

Offer your audience a local hosting provider with servers in Canada.

24/7 support

Your referrals receive assistance anytime, in English and French.

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Request a payout once you reach $100. Payments are made in CAD via PayPal, Interac e-Transfer, or WHC credit.

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Calculate your affiliate payout

Estimate your earnings based on the number of clients you refer.

Your estimated payout C$50
Commissions are paid on the initial purchase and vary by service. The more clients you refer, the more you earn. View commissions in detail.

Everything you need, in your affiliate dashboard

Easily monitor clicks, conversions, and payouts.

Affiliates dashboard

Frequently Asked Questions

The Web Hosting Canada Affiliate Program allows you to earn cash commissions by recommending WHC services. When someone signs up for an eligible WHC product using your unique affiliate link, you earn a commission once the sale is confirmed and validated.
After signing up, you’ll get access to your affiliate dashboard and a unique referral link. You can share this link on your website, blog posts, emails, on social media, or directly with clients and contacts.

When someone clicks your link and completes an eligible purchase, the referral is tracked automatically and appears in your affiliate dashboard.
The program is open to anyone who wants to recommend WHC, including agencies, developers, designers, digital marketers, content creators, educators, and comparison or review sites. You don’t need to be an existing WHC customer to join, but current clients can activate their affiliate dashboard directly from their Client Area.
WHC offers fixed commission amounts per sale, depending on the product purchased. Depending on the service, you can earn up to C$300 for a single referral. Eligible products include:
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  • VPS and Dedicated servers
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Commissions are confirmed 60 days after the referred purchase to ensure the sale is final.

Once your confirmed commissions reach the minimum payout threshold of C$100, you can request a payout via PayPal, Interac e-Transfer, or WHC account credit.
All referrals are tracked automatically through your affiliate link. Your affiliate dashboard gives you full visibility into clicks, conversions, and earnings in real time.
No. You do not need a website or a registered business to join the WHC Affiliate Program.

That said, having a platform such as a website, blog, newsletter, or an active presence on social media can significantly increase your results. Online visibility allows you to share your link more broadly, build credibility, and generate ongoing referrals.

Many affiliates start by recommending WHC to their network and then grow their online presence to maximize their commissions. If you’re looking to build your affiliate revenue over the long term, having an online presence quickly becomes a real advantage.
Affiliates are not allowed to refer themselves or earn commissions on their own purchases.

Commissions apply to new qualifying orders placed through your affiliate link, including upgrades or additional services. Renewals do not qualify.

Affiliates are also expected to follow WHC’s terms and conditions and promote services responsibly.
Refer a Friend is designed for WHC clients with an active Web Hosting plan who want to casually recommend WHC to friends or colleagues. When someone signs up for an eligible annual Web Hosting plan and remains active for 45 days, you both receive 3 months of free hosting.

The Affiliate Program is designed for ongoing promotion and offers cash commissions on qualifying new orders across most WHC products. It’s ideal for anyone recommending WHC to a broader audience.

Refer a Friend rewards you with hosting credit, while the Affiliate Program pays cash once you reach the minimum payout threshold. Depending on your situation, you may be eligible to participate in both programs.
The Affiliate Program allows you to earn commissions by referring clients to WHC using your affiliate link. Each referred client creates their own WHC account, and WHC manages hosting, billing, and technical support directly with them. You earn commissions on qualifying new orders, but you do not manage the hosting accounts. However, clients can grant you access if needed.

Being a reseller means hosting multiple clients under your own Reseller Hosting account. You create your own hosting packages, set your own pricing, invoice your clients, and provide front-line support. This option is ideal for professionals who want full control over hosting services and generate recurring revenue.

In short, the Affiliate Program is best if you prefer to recommend WHC without managing client accounts. Being a reseller is better suited for professionals who want to offer hosting under their own brand and manage client relationships directly.
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Performance Cloud delivers more power and stability, without VPS cost or complexity.

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When shared hosting isn’t enough

If your sites are hitting limits, you need more performance and stability, without becoming a server admin.

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Affordable and easy, until traffic spikes, plugins, or multiple sites push you over the edge.
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Performance Cloud

Performance + visibility + flexibility, fully managed, with enterprise tools included.

VPS

Full control, but you own the setup, security, optimization, and extra licensing costs.

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Core Elite Max

Performance Cloud Core

Build for speed, stability, and growth

Resources

  • 4 CPU Cores
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  • 50GB NVMe SSD storage
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Save 5% C$49.99
C$47.49/mo
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Stop guessing about performance

Performance Cloud gives you visibility and guidance you don’t get with other hosting plans.
Monitor usage, get alerts, and make smarter decisions — faster.

Real-time visibility

See resource trends per site so you know what’s happening and why.

Smart fault alerts

Spot issues before clients do, and react confidently.

Actionable insights

Get guidance that helps you prioritize performance fixes.

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Adjust resources as demand changes, with no downtime.
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Allocate resources per website

Not all websites are equal. Your hosting shouldn’t treat them that way. Traditional hosting divides resources evenly across sites, even when only one site needs the power. Performance Cloud adapts resources based on real workload.

The "same-sized cookies" problem

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Outcomes

More consistency under load
Better client experience

Enterprise stack included.
No extra licenses.

On VPS, many ‘must-have’ tools are paid add-ons and require setup.
Performance Cloud bundles them and manages the environment for you.

LiteSpeed Enterprise

Premium performance stack included.

CloudLinux Pro

Stability and isolation for multi-tenant hosting.

Imunify360 protection

Advanced protection and proactive security.

Automatic backups

Automatic daily backups with easy restore.

cPanel & WHM

Manage multiple websites with cPanel & WHM.

Performance Cloud vs VPS

Performance Cloud

More power and stability for multi-site agencies, resellers, and SMBs.

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VPS

Dedicated resources and finer control for growing businesses.

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Managed environment
Yes
No
Performance dashboard
Included
DIY / third party
Per-site resource allocation
Included
Manual / complex
LiteSpeed Enterprise
Yes
Extra license
CloudLinux Pro
Included
Extra license
Imunify360
Included
Extra license
Automatic backups
Included
Extra license / DIY
Dedicated IP address
Yes
Extra license
cPanel
Yes
Extra license
Reseller / WHM access
Yes
Extra license
Softaculous
Yes
Extra license
Root access
No
Yes

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Top notch service!!! Seriously, I'm so proud they're Canadian!
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Great agent who solved my issue quickly - that's what sets WHC apart. It's 9:41 on a Sunday night and I can get great service!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Performance Cloud is WHC’s high-power cloud hosting built for speed and stability. It uses dedicated cloud resources and a WHC-managed software stack to keep sites fast as traffic grows.
It’s ideal for growing businesses, busy WordPress sites, and eCommerce stores that need more performance than shared hosting, without the complexity of managing a server.
Shared plans split resources across many customers. Performance Cloud gives you more dedicated CPU/RAM headroom, so your site loads faster and stays reliable during traffic spikes.
Performance Cloud is fully configured and managed by WHC. No server setup or tuning required. VPS offers full root access and total customization, but you’re responsible for configuration, security, and performance.
Yes. These plans are designed for demanding workloads, with more compute and memory to stay smooth during peak usage.
Absolutely. You can move up to a higher Performance Cloud tier as your site grows, with more resources and headroom.
Yes, especially for larger sites and stores. The platform is tuned for fast page loads, responsive admin areas, and stable checkout performance.
Yes. Performance Cloud includes WHC’s essential hosting protections and backup options so your data stays safe and recoverable.
Yes. If you’re moving from shared hosting or another provider, WHC can help migrate your site so you can upgrade without downtime.
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