How much does self-hosting n8n on AWS cost?

$20-40/month for basics on Lightsail small bundle. Scales with usage.

Can I use n8n commercially self-hosted?

Yes, internally or as non-core product. No reselling hosted n8n.

Yep, with HTTPS domain and that repo's config.

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Self-host n8n on AWS Lightsail via CloudFormation for quick, automated setup. 𝕏
Saves n8n.io subs but racks AWS bills—total control means total responsibility. 𝕏
Fair Code license okays business use, bans hosted resales. 𝕏

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