OpenHosst Blog

Guides, Tutorials &
Automation Insights

Practical guides on self-hosting n8n, WordPress, Ghost, and open-source apps. Learn to automate more, spend less.

Featured

Step-by-Step Guide

Tutorial 8 min read · April 3, 2026

How to Self-Host n8n in 2026: Complete Beginner's Guide

n8n is the most powerful open-source workflow automation platform — but should you self-host it yourself or use managed hosting? We cover both options, costs, and the common mistakes that trip people up.

OH
OpenHosst Team
Read Article

Latest Posts

Explainer 5 min read

What is n8n? A Beginner's Guide to Open Source Automation

n8n is a free, open-source workflow automation tool. We explain what it does, how it compares to Zapier and Make, and why thousands of businesses are switching to self-hosted n8n.

April 3, 2026 Read
Workflow 6 min read

7 n8n Automation Examples to Save Hours Every Week

Real-world n8n workflow examples for lead generation, Slack notifications, CRM syncing, invoice processing, and more — with workflow templates included.

April 3, 2026 Read
Tutorial 7 min read

How to Use n8n for Free: Local Setup, Cloud Trial & Lead Gen

Run n8n locally with npx or Docker, use the cloud trial, or get managed hosting from $2.99/month. Includes free lead generation workflow templates.

April 4, 2026 Read
Guide Automation

How to Create Lead Generation Using n8n for Free

4 complete n8n workflows to capture, enrich, and follow up with leads automatically — web forms, social monitoring, outreach, and CRM enrichment.

Apr 4, 2026 · 12 min read Read
Comparison

8 Best n8n Alternatives in 2026 (Free & Open Source)

Zapier, Make.com, Activepieces, IFTTT, Pipedream, Node-RED, and more — compared with real pricing, pros & cons, and a verdict for each.

Apr 6, 2026 · 15 min read Read
Pricing Analysis

n8n Cloud Pricing 2026: $20–$800/mo, Execution Traps & Fix

Execution caps make n8n Cloud's $20 Starter unusable in days. Full plan breakdown, hidden costs, and how teams run unlimited n8n for $2.99/month.

Apr 7, 2026 · 11 min read Read
Comparison Guide

Best n8n Hosting Providers in 2026 — Managed, VPS & Security Guide

OpenHosst vs n8n Cloud vs Hetzner vs DigitalOcean — plus the complete n8n security hardening guide for self-hosted deployments.

Apr 6, 2026 · 14 min read Read
Guide Nodes

n8n Community Nodes: Best 15 Picks & How to Install (2026)

Puppeteer, MCP, Apify, Evolution API, Firecrawl and 10 more — with install guides for self-hosted & cloud, security tips, and troubleshooting.

Apr 6, 2026 · 12 min read Read

Ready to start self-hosting?

Get your n8n, WordPress, or Ghost instance running in minutes. No DevOps skills needed — we handle everything.

Start 7-Day Free Trial

No payment required · From $2.99/month · Cancel anytime

Get Support

Discord

Chat with our team

Email

support@openhosst.com