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N8N Light

Streamlined Self-Hosted Automation for Small Teams

N8N Light

Start automating your business without the complexity or cost. N8N Light gives you powerful workflow automation in a simple package - perfect for small businesses and startups that want to escape expensive per-task pricing from tools like Zapier.

Overview

PropertyValue
CategoryWorkflow Automation
Deployments295
Tech StackPostgreSQL, Node.js
TagsSelf-Hosted, Automation

Features

  • One-click deployment - Get started in minutes, not hours or days
  • Zero per-task fees - Unlike Zapier, run unlimited workflows without usage charges
  • 400+ app connections - Integrate Gmail, Slack, Google Sheets, CRMs, and more visually
  • No coding required - Drag-and-drop interface anyone on your team can use
  • Add code when needed - Start simple, add custom logic as you grow
  • Schedule anything - Run workflows daily, hourly, or trigger them with webhooks
  • Never lose work - Reliable database storage with automatic error notifications
  • Share workflows - Export and import workflows as templates for your team

Use Cases

  • Small businesses - Automate lead capture, customer follow-ups, and data entry without a big budget
  • Social media managers - Schedule posts, cross-post content, and track mentions automatically
  • E-commerce stores - Send order confirmations, update inventory, and handle customer notifications
  • Freelancers - Automate invoicing, time tracking, and client communications
  • Startups - Build your MVP workflows and scale without hitting usage limits
  • Side projects - Connect APIs and automate tasks without monthly automation bills

Quick Deploy

Deploy this template with one click on CloudStation:

https://app.cloud-station.io/template-store/n8n-light?deploy=true

Configuration

Key environment variables for N8N Light:

VariableDescription
DB_POSTGRESDB_HOSTPostgreSQL host address
DB_POSTGRESDB_DATABASEDatabase name
DB_POSTGRESDB_USERDatabase username
DB_POSTGRESDB_PASSWORDDatabase password
N8N_ENCRYPTION_KEYKey for encrypting credentials
GENERIC_TIMEZONEDefault timezone for scheduled workflows

This template is maintained by CloudStation and receives regular updates.