n8n Cloud

The execution checks in the tutorial were completed on local n8n 2.42.4 / native MCP Client 1.1 on October 17, 2026; the same results have not been verified on n8n Cloud, other versions, or with autonomous Agent tool selection.

The video tutorial demonstrated in n8n Cloud the hands-on process of building a mini AI Agent, an assistant that can understand questions, explain meanings, and generate useful answers.

n8n Cloud requires no installation; after registering an account, workflows can be built in the browser, with automatic updates and no infrastructure management, making it suitable for beginners, students, and small businesses, but there is a monthly fee after the free trial.

n8n Cloud is priced at $24 per month, includes 2,500 executions, and has zero maintenance cost.

n8n's official cloud service lowest-tier plan is limited to 2500 executions per month, beyond which an upgrade to a paid plan is required.

The n8n Cloud version has a 14-day trial period limitation, while Docker self-hosting provides a free Community Edition

n8n offers four usage methods: n8n Cloud, Docker self-hosting, npm + Node.js installation, and self-built VPS deployment

n8n Cloud requires no installation and is ready to use upon registration, offering a 14-day free trial with Pro features, after which starter, pro, or enterprise plans can be selected.

Using n8n Cloud requires additional evaluation of whether hosting customer credentials with a third party meets compliance requirements.