{"id":13708,"date":"2026-09-24T16:32:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T11:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/?p=13708"},"modified":"2026-09-24T17:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T11:52:09","slug":"install-n8n-locally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/install-n8n-locally\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install n8n Locally on Your Computer with Docker or npm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The fastest way to build and test automation workflows without paying per execution is to install n8n locally. You get the full workflow editor, every built-in node, and complete control over your data, all running on your own machine at port 5678.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What You&#039;ll Learn<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/install-n8n-locally\/#Docker_vs_npm_Which_Method_Should_You_Use\" >Docker vs npm Which Method Should You Use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/install-n8n-locally\/#How_to_Install_n8n_with_Docker_n8n_Self-Hosted_Docker_Setup\" >How to Install n8n with Docker (n8n Self-Hosted Docker Setup)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/install-n8n-locally\/#How_to_Install_n8n_with_npm_Nodejs_Method\" >How to Install n8n with npm (Node.js Method)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/install-n8n-locally\/#Run_n8n_on_Localhost_Verify_Your_Installation\" >Run n8n on Localhost Verify Your Installation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/install-n8n-locally\/#Troubleshooting_Common_Local_n8n_Errors\" >Troubleshooting Common Local n8n Errors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/install-n8n-locally\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/install-n8n-locally\/#Take_Your_n8n_Workflows_from_Localhost_to_Production\" >Take Your n8n Workflows from Localhost to Production<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>I run a local <a href=\"https:\/\/n8n.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">n8n<\/a> instance for every client automation before it touches a server. Three reasons make the ten minutes of setup worth it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zero execution costs:<\/strong> n8n Cloud bills by workflow executions. A local instance runs unlimited executions while you build and debug.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data privacy:<\/strong> API keys, customer records, and webhook payloads never leave your machine. That matters for GDPR work and client data under NDA.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A safe sandbox:<\/strong> test custom nodes, Code node scripts, and <strong>environment variables<\/strong> without risking a production instance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> To install n8n locally, run <code>docker volume create n8n_data<\/code>, then start the container with <code>docker run -it --rm --name n8n -p 5678:5678 -v n8n_data:\/home\/node\/.n8n docker.n8n.io\/n8nio\/n8n<\/code>. Open <code>http:\/\/localhost:5678<\/code> in your browser to create your owner account.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Docker_vs_npm_Which_Method_Should_You_Use\"><\/span>Docker vs npm: Which Method Should You Use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two supported ways to install n8n locally: the official Docker image or the npm package on Node.js. Both give you the same editor and the same nodes. The difference is how each one sits on your system.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-wrap\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Criteria<\/th>\n<th>Docker (Recommended)<\/th>\n<th>npm \/ Node.js<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Setup difficulty<\/td>\n<td>Moderate: requires Docker Desktop or Docker Engine<\/td>\n<td>Easy: one global install command<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>System footprint<\/td>\n<td>Heavier: Docker runtime plus a multi-hundred-megabyte image<\/td>\n<td>Lighter: runs directly on Node.js<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Isolation<\/td>\n<td>Full: container sandbox, no dependency conflicts<\/td>\n<td>None: shares your system Node.js version<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Persistence<\/td>\n<td>Named volume survives container removal<\/td>\n<td>Stored in the ~\/.n8n folder in your home directory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Best for<\/td>\n<td>Developers, CTOs, production parity<\/td>\n<td>Beginners, students, quick tests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>My verdict: choose Docker if the workflow will ever run on a server. The container you test today is the same image you deploy tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>Choose npm if you are still learning how to install n8n, working on a low-RAM laptop, or stuck on a locked-down college or office machine where Docker is not allowed.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Docker-vs-npm-comparison-for-n8n-local-setup.webp\" alt=\"Docker vs npm comparison for n8n local setup\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Install_n8n_with_Docker_n8n_Self-Hosted_Docker_Setup\"><\/span>How to Install n8n with Docker (n8n Self-Hosted Docker Setup)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Docker is the most reliable way to install n8n locally, and it is the method the n8n team recommends for self-hosting. The container bundles the correct Node.js version, so version conflicts disappear.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Verify Docker Is Installed<\/h3>\n<p>Install <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.docker.com\/get-started\/get-docker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Docker Desktop<\/a> on Windows or macOS, or Docker Engine on Linux. Then confirm the Docker daemon is running:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">docker --version\ndocker info<\/code><\/pre>\n<p><code>docker --version<\/code> prints the client version. <code>docker info<\/code> confirms the daemon responds. If it returns an error, start Docker Desktop and wait until the engine shows as running.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Create a Persistent Container Volume<\/h3>\n<pre><code>docker volume create n8n_data<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>This creates a named volume called <code>n8n_data<\/code>. Docker stores it outside the container filesystem, so your workflows, saved credentials, execution history, and <strong>encryption key<\/strong> survive restarts, removals, and image upgrades.<\/p>\n<p>Skip this step and your data lives inside a throwaway container. Delete that container and everything goes with it.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Run the n8n Container<\/h3>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">docker run -it --rm &#92;\n  --name n8n &#92;\n  -p 5678:5678 &#92;\n  -e GENERIC_TIMEZONE=\"UTC\" &#92;\n  -e TZ=\"UTC\" &#92;\n  -e N8N_ENFORCE_SETTINGS_FILE_PERMISSIONS=true &#92;\n  -v n8n_data:\/home\/node\/.n8n &#92;\n  docker.n8n.io\/n8nio\/n8n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>What each flag does:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><code>-it<\/code>: runs the container interactively, so you see startup logs in your terminal.<\/li>\n<li><code>--rm<\/code>: removes the container when you stop it. Your data stays safe in the volume.<\/li>\n<li><code>-p 5678:5678<\/code>: maps host port 5678 to the container port 5678.<\/li>\n<li><code>-e GENERIC_TIMEZONE<\/code> and <code>-e TZ<\/code>: <strong>environment variables<\/strong> that set the timezone for Schedule Trigger nodes and system time. Replace UTC with your own zone, such as America\/New_York or Asia\/Kolkata.<\/li>\n<li><code>-e N8N_ENFORCE_SETTINGS_FILE_PERMISSIONS=true<\/code>: locks down file permissions on the n8n config file.<\/li>\n<li><code>-v n8n_data:\/home\/node\/.n8n<\/code>: mounts the <strong>persistent container volume<\/strong> at the n8n data directory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Windows PowerShell does not accept backslash line breaks. Use this single-line version instead:<\/p>\n<pre><code>docker run -it --rm --name n8n -p 5678:5678 -e GENERIC_TIMEZONE=&quot;UTC&quot; -e TZ=&quot;UTC&quot; -e N8N_ENFORCE_SETTINGS_FILE_PERMISSIONS=true -v n8n_data:\/home\/node\/.n8n docker.n8n.io\/n8nio\/n8n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>When the log prints <code>Editor is now accessible via:<\/code> followed by <code>http:\/\/localhost:5678<\/code>, n8n is ready.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/n8n-self-hosted-docker-setup-terminal-command.webp\" alt=\"n8n self-hosted docker setup terminal command\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Step 4: Run n8n in the Background (Detached Mode)<\/h3>\n<p>The interactive command ties n8n to your terminal window. For an instance that keeps running after you close the terminal, stop the Step 3 container with Ctrl+C and use detached mode:<\/p>\n<pre><code>docker run -d --restart unless-stopped --name n8n -p 5678:5678 -e GENERIC_TIMEZONE=\"UTC\" -e TZ=\"UTC\" -e N8N_ENFORCE_SETTINGS_FILE_PERMISSIONS=true -v n8n_data:\/home\/node\/.n8n docker.n8n.io\/n8nio\/n8n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p><code>-d<\/code> runs the container in the background. <code>--restart unless-stopped<\/code> brings n8n back after a reboot unless you stopped it yourself. Use <code>docker stop n8n<\/code> and <code>docker start n8n<\/code> to control it.<\/p>\n<h3>Optional: Docker Compose Setup<\/h3>\n<p>For teams sharing one configuration, a compose file keeps every setting in version control. Create a file named <code>compose.yaml<\/code>:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-yaml\">services:\n  n8n:\n    image: docker.n8n.io\/n8nio\/n8n\n    container_name: n8n\n    restart: unless-stopped\n    ports:\n      - &quot;5678:5678&quot;\n    environment:\n      - GENERIC_TIMEZONE=UTC\n      - TZ=UTC\n      - N8N_ENFORCE_SETTINGS_FILE_PERMISSIONS=true\n    volumes:\n      - n8n_data:\/home\/node\/.n8n\n \nvolumes:\n  n8n_data:\n    external: true<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Start it from the same folder:<\/p>\n<pre><code>docker compose up -d<\/code><\/pre>\n<p><code>external: true<\/code> tells Compose to reuse the <code>n8n_data<\/code> volume from Step 2 instead of creating a new, empty one with a project prefix.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Update n8n in Docker<\/h3>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">docker pull docker.n8n.io\/n8nio\/n8n:latest\ndocker stop n8n\ndocker rm n8n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Then rerun the Step 4 command. The new container attaches to the same <code>n8n_data<\/code> volume, so every workflow and credential carries over. With Compose, run <code>docker compose pull<\/code> followed by <code>docker compose up -d<\/code>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Install_n8n_with_npm_Nodejs_Method\"><\/span>How to Install n8n with npm (Node.js Method)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The npm method installs n8n as a <strong>global node package<\/strong> and runs it directly on your system Node.js. It is the quickest route if you already write JavaScript and want to install n8n locally without Docker.<\/p>\n<h3>Prerequisite: Check Your Node.js Version<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> n8n requires <strong>Node.js 20.19 or later, up to Node.js 24.x<\/strong>. Versions outside this range fail during installation or crash on startup. Check your version before you install n8n locally.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">node -v\nnpm -v<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>If <code>node -v<\/code> prints v20.19.0 or higher and lower than v25, you are ready. Anything else, fix it in Step 1.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 1: Install a Supported Node Version with nvm<\/h3>\n<p><strong>nvm<\/strong> (Node Version Manager) lets you switch Node versions per project without touching your system install. Get <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/nvm-sh\/nvm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nvm for macOS and Linux<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/coreybutler\/nvm-windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nvm-windows<\/a>, then run:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">nvm install 22\nnvm use 22<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Node 22 is an LTS release inside the supported range. nvm also installs global packages inside your user directory, which prevents the EACCES permission errors common with system-wide npm.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Try n8n Instantly with npx<\/h3>\n<pre><code>npx n8n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p><code>npx<\/code> downloads n8n into a temporary cache and starts it without a global install. Use it to test drive the editor. The first run takes a few minutes while npm fetches dependencies.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Install n8n Globally<\/h3>\n<pre><code>npm install n8n -g<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>The <code>-g<\/code> flag installs n8n globally and adds the <code>n8n<\/code> command to your PATH. The dependency tree is large, so expect the install to take several minutes.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Start n8n<\/h3>\n<pre><code>n8n start<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>n8n stores workflows, credentials, and settings in the <code>.n8n<\/code> folder inside your home directory: <code>~\/.n8n<\/code> on macOS and Linux, <code>C:\\Users\\YourName\\.n8n<\/code> on Windows. Back up that folder and you have backed up the entire instance.<\/p>\n<p>To run on a different port, set the <code>N8N_PORT<\/code> environment variable before starting:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\"># macOS \/ Linux\nexport N8N_PORT=5679\nn8n start\n \n# Windows PowerShell\n$env:N8N_PORT=5679\nn8n start<\/code><\/pre>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Checking-Node.js-version-before-npm-install-of-n8n.webp\" alt=\"Checking Node.js version before npm install of n8n\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<h3>How to Update n8n via npm<\/h3>\n<pre><code>npm update -g n8n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Run <code>n8n start<\/code> again after the update. Your data in <code>~\/.n8n<\/code> stays in place.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_n8n_on_Localhost_Verify_Your_Installation\"><\/span>Run n8n on Localhost: Verify Your Installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whichever method you used to install n8n locally, verification takes under a minute.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Open the editor:<\/strong> go to <code>http:\/\/localhost:5678<\/code> in your browser. The first visit shows the owner account setup screen. Create your account with your email, first name, last name, and a password. This account exists only on your instance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the container status (Docker only):<\/strong> the n8n container should show a status of Up with port 5678 mapped.\n<pre><code>docker ps<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch the live logs:<\/strong>\n<pre><code>docker logs -f n8n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hit the health endpoint:<\/strong>\n<pre><code>curl http:\/\/localhost:5678\/healthz<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Expected response: <code>{\"status\":\"ok\"}<\/code><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once the workflow canvas loads after sign-up, you have successfully managed to run n8n on localhost. Build a quick test with a Manual Trigger and an Edit Fields node to confirm executions complete.<\/p>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Run-n8n-on-localhost-verification-in-browser.webp\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Run-n8n-on-localhost-verification-in-browser-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Run n8n on localhost verification in browser\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-13714\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Run-n8n-on-localhost-verification-in-browser-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Run-n8n-on-localhost-verification-in-browser-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Run-n8n-on-localhost-verification-in-browser-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Run-n8n-on-localhost-verification-in-browser.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Once executions run, n8n becomes the automation layer for AI agents. If WordPress is part of your stack, see how to <a href=\"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/blog\/wordpress-mcp-server-ai-agent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">connect an AI agent to WordPress using an MCP server<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshooting_Common_Local_n8n_Errors\"><\/span>Troubleshooting Common Local n8n Errors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These three errors cover most failed attempts to install n8n locally.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Port 5678 Is Already in Use<\/h3>\n<p>You will see <code>n8n's port 5678 is already in use<\/code> with npm, or <code>Bind for 0.0.0.0:5678 failed: port is already allocated<\/code> with Docker. Another process, often an older n8n instance, holds the port. Find it:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\"># macOS \/ Linux\nlsof -i :5678\n \n# Windows\nnetstat -ano | findstr :5678<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Stop that process, or switch ports: use <code>-p 5679:5678<\/code> for Docker or <code>N8N_PORT=5679<\/code> for npm, then open <code>http:\/\/localhost:5679<\/code>.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Docker Permission Denied<\/h3>\n<p>On Linux, <code>permission denied while trying to connect to the Docker daemon socket<\/code> means your user is not in the docker group. Add it:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">sudo usermod -aG docker $USER\nnewgrp docker<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>If you use a bind mount (a local folder) instead of a named volume and hit EACCES errors on <code>\/home\/node\/.n8n<\/code>, remember the container runs as user ID 1000. Give that user ownership of the folder:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo chown -R 1000:1000 .\/n8n-data<\/code><\/pre>\n<h3>3. Secure Cookie Error on a LAN IP<\/h3>\n<p>Opening n8n from another device at <code>http:\/\/192.168.x.x:5678<\/code> triggers a secure cookie warning, because n8n expects HTTPS for anything other than localhost. For local network testing only, disable the check:<\/p>\n<pre><code>-e N8N_SECURE_COOKIE=false<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Add that flag to your <code>docker run<\/code> command, or run <code>export N8N_SECURE_COOKIE=false<\/code> before <code>n8n start<\/code>. Never use this on a public server. Put n8n behind a reverse proxy with SSL instead.<\/p>\n<p>For every configuration option, the official <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.n8n.io\/hosting\/installation\/docker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">n8n Docker installation docs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.n8n.io\/hosting\/installation\/npm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">n8n npm installation docs<\/a> are the source of truth.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4>Is n8n free to run locally?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. When you install n8n locally, the self-hosted edition is free for personal projects and internal business use under the n8n Sustainable Use License, with no limit on workflows or executions. Paid plans add enterprise features such as SSO and advanced user permissions.<\/p>\n<h4>What Node.js version does n8n need?<\/h4>\n<p>n8n requires Node.js 20.19 or later, up to Node.js 24.x. Docker users do not need to install Node.js at all, because the official n8n image ships with the correct version.<\/p>\n<h4>Do I lose my workflows when I stop the Docker container?<\/h4>\n<p>No, as long as you mount a persistent volume with -v n8n_data:\/home\/node\/.n8n. The volume keeps your workflows, credentials, and encryption key even after the container is removed.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I access local n8n from another device on my network?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. Open http:\/\/YOUR-LAN-IP:5678 on the other device and set N8N_SECURE_COOKIE=false for local testing. If the connection times out, allow port 5678 through your firewall.<\/p>\n<h4>How is local n8n different from n8n Cloud?<\/h4>\n<p>A local instance runs on your own hardware with no execution fees and full control over your data, but it stops when your computer sleeps or shuts down. n8n Cloud is hosted, always online, and billed by workflow executions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Your_n8n_Workflows_from_Localhost_to_Production\"><\/span>Take Your n8n Workflows from Localhost to Production<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you install n8n locally, you get the place where workflows get built. Production is where they need SSL, a reverse proxy, queue mode with Redis workers, and automated backups. That is a different job.<\/p>\n<p>PHP Youth builds and manages self-hosted n8n deployments, custom web applications, and the marketing automations that run on them for clients in India, the US, and worldwide. If you want your workflows running reliably on your own server, talk to our team about what you are automating.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left; margin: 30px 0 35px 0;\"><a class=\"cta_orange_button\" href=\"https:\/\/phpyouth.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact PHPYouth<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is n8n free to run locally?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. When you install n8n locally, the self-hosted edition is free for personal projects and internal business use under the n8n Sustainable Use License, with no limit on workflows or executions. 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