Outgrowing Zapier bills, or worried about where your data goes?
Per-task automation pricing grows every month as your workflows grow
Customer or financial data passes through yet another third-party service
Someone set up n8n on a server once, and nobody knows if it is backed up or secure
When an automation fails, you find out from an unhappy customer
We set up a platform you own, keep it secure, and document it so it's never a mystery.
What you get
n8n + PostgreSQL on your server or a VPS
Deployed with Docker behind a TLS reverse proxy, with secure remote access so nothing is exposed to the internet that doesn't need to be.
Backups and monitoring
Scheduled backups you can restore from, uptime monitoring and alerts when a service or workflow fails.
A starter workflow and documentation
- One working starter workflow built with you
- Written runbook: access, backups, updates, recovery
- Recorded walkthrough for your team
- 30 days of fixes
Pricing
Fixed setup price agreed before we start. Server and license costs are billed at cost, never marked up.
Automation Stack
One-time · about 1–2 weeks
- n8n + PostgreSQL + Docker
- TLS, secure remote access
- Backups and monitoring
- Starter workflow, runbook, 30 days of fixes
Monthly Automation Ops
Month to month
- Updates and backup checks
- Monitoring and fixes
- Small workflow changes
- Monthly review call
Questions
Why self-host instead of n8n Cloud or Zapier?
No per-execution fees, your data stays on infrastructure you control, and you can run as many workflows as the server handles. Cloud plans are a fine choice too; we'll tell you honestly which fits.
What server do we need?
A small VPS (typically $10–30 a month) or a machine you already own is enough for most small businesses. We help you choose and set it up.
Do you run this yourselves?
Yes. DataNova's own operations run on this kind of stack. See the self-hosted operations case study.
Can you also build the workflows?
Yes. Pair the stack with a Workflow Rescue Sprint or an Ops Automation Buildout and we build the automations on your new platform.
Own your automation platform
On a free 15-minute call we'll check what you run today and what a stack would cost.