n8nautomation.cloud vs Hostinger — $0 to Start vs ~$156 Upfront
Hostinger's $6.49/mo n8n VPS isn't really monthly — it's about $156 paid in one upfront lump for 24 months, with no true month-to-month option at any tier. We start at $0 with a 10-day free trial, bill monthly via Stripe, and let you cancel any month with no penalty and no 180-day cooldown.
$0 to start. $7/mo after the trial. No upfront commitment, no surprise renewal hike.
No credit card charge for 10 days. Cancel anytime.
Why look beyond Hostinger?
Hostinger is a discount VPS with n8n template — it works, but here's what we do differently for teams running n8n.
$6.49/mo isn't really monthly — it's 24 months upfront
Hostinger's published n8n VPS rate of $6.49/mo on KVM 1 requires you to prepay the full 24-month term — about $156 in one upfront payment. There's no true month-to-month option.
An opaque renewal jump after your term
After your 24 months, KVM 1 renews at $11.99/mo (also billed for the full term upfront) — roughly an 85% jump over the introductory rate that most customers don't notice until billing day. Local taxes/VAT may apply on top depending on your region.
Cancel mid-term? You eat the prepaid balance
Because the plan is paid upfront, cancelling part-way through doesn't get you a meaningful refund. Our $7/mo billing is true monthly — you cancel today, you owe nothing tomorrow.
Head-to-head
| Feature | n8nautomation.cloud | Hostinger |
|---|---|---|
| Real upfront cost to start | $0 today — 10-day free trial, no card charged | ~$156 in one payment (24 months × $6.49) |
| Truly monthly billing | Yes — pay-as-you-go via Stripe, cancel anytime | Not available at any tier — annual+ upfront prepay only |
| Monthly billing for 4 GB workload | $33/mo Power, cancel anytime | Not offered — KVM 1 only via 24-month upfront prepay |
| Taxes at checkout | No tax added at checkout today | VAT/local taxes may be added on top, depending on region |
| Renewal price stability | Same $7/mo forever, no surprise hike | Jumps to $11.99/mo after first 24 months (~85% increase) |
| Refund flexibility | 10-day free trial, no card charged; cancel any month after | 30-day money-back, then a 180-day cooldown locks you out of any future VPS refund |
| n8n updates | Automatic, zero downtime | Manual via VPS — you run the updates yourself |
| n8n-specialist support | Included — n8n is all we do | Generic VPS support; n8n issues are your problem |
Hostinger pricing/feature data from their published pricing as of 2026-06-04. Refresh quarterly.
How you actually pay
Headline prices on competitor sites often hide an annual or multi-year commitment, taxes, or usage-based metering. Here's the real picture, side by side.
n8nautomation.cloud
Monthly billingPay monthly via Stripe. Cancel anytime from the dashboard with one click.
Hostinger
Upfront commitmentAll plans paid upfront. Headline $6.49/mo (KVM 1) = a 24-month prepay (~$156 in one payment).
Catch: No true monthly billing option at any tier. Renews at $11.99/mo for years 3-4 — also paid upfront. Local taxes/VAT may apply by region.
What you'd save
Real workload scenarios compared at published pricing.
Solo developer, 1 GB is enough
~~5k/mo executions
Hostinger
Hostinger KVM 1 — ~$156 upfront for 24 months
Us
$7/mo Basic, no commitment
4 GB workload, willing to commit 24 months
~~20k/mo executions
Hostinger
Hostinger KVM 1 — ~$156 upfront for 24 months
Us
$33/mo Power, no commitment
Frequently asked
Is Hostinger's $6.49/mo n8n VPS plan actually monthly billing?
No. The $6.49/mo rate (KVM 1) requires the full 24-month term prepaid in one upfront payment — about $156. There's no true month-to-month option on Hostinger's VPS plans. Our plans bill monthly via Stripe, so cancelling means you stop paying immediately.
What's the real total cost difference between Hostinger and n8nautomation.cloud?
It depends on what you're optimizing for. To start: we cost $0 (10-day free trial, no card charged), Hostinger costs ~$156 upfront (24-month KVM 1 plan). To cancel after 3 months: we cost $21 total, Hostinger cost ~$156 and you forfeit the rest unless you can refund inside their 30-day window (and haven't refunded any VPS in the previous 180 days). The only scenario where Hostinger is cheaper than us is: you commit to running n8n for the full 24 months, on their first-tier 4 GB plan, and you're certain you won't need to switch — at that point their effective ~$6.49/mo beats our $33/mo Power tier. For everyone else, our monthly billing wins.
Are local taxes included in Hostinger's advertised prices?
Not necessarily — listed prices may exclude VAT/local taxes, which are added at checkout based on your country. We don't add any tax at checkout today, though we may have to in the future if local tax laws change.
What happens when Hostinger's 24-month term ends?
KVM 1 renews at $11.99/mo (still paid for the full term upfront) — roughly an 85% increase over the introductory rate. Many customers don't realize this until they get the renewal invoice. Our pricing doesn't change after any milestone; what you sign up for is what you keep paying.
Can I get a refund if I cancel mid-term on Hostinger?
Hostinger has a 30-day money-back guarantee for new VPS purchases and renewals. After 30 days, cancelling mid-term means you forfeit the remainder of the prepaid period. Also worth knowing: their refund policy says you must wait 180 days between any two VPS refunds — so even within the 30-day window, if you've refunded another VPS recently, you can't refund this one. We bill monthly: cancel today, owe nothing tomorrow, no cooldowns.
Can I migrate from Hostinger n8n VPS to n8nautomation.cloud?
Yes. Export your workflows from your Hostinger-hosted n8n via Settings → Workflows → Export. Import on day one of your free trial here. The Hostinger VPS keeps running until your prepaid term ends; we don't share any infrastructure with them.
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