n8n Start-up Plan

n8n is a workflow automation and AI agent platform you can self-host. Startups with fewer than 20 employees and under €5M raised get 50% off its self-hosted Business plan for at least a year.

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n8n Start-up Plan is a productivity and SaaS perk from n8n, offering 50% off the Business plan, with no funding required.

Value
50% off
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Discount
While you apply

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What you get

Inside n8n Start-up Plan

50% off n8n's Business plan, self-hosted only: 40,000 workflow executions a month, SSO, SAML and LDAP, 6 shared projects, environments and Git version control. n8n.io shows the startup price as $333 a month billed annually (the Business plan lists at $800 a month billed annually). You receive a license key that unlocks the Business features on your own instance.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
One year, or longer while you still meet the requirements.
Other requirements
Fewer than 20 employees and less than €5M in total funding. The Business plan runs only on your own (self-hosted) deployment.
How to claim

How to apply for n8n Start-up Plan

What to have ready
  • A short description of what your startup does
  • A company email on your own domain
Steps to apply
  1. 1Start the startup offer from n8n.io/pricing/startup-plan. n8n issues a license key for your instance; enter it under Settings, Usage and plan to activate the Business features.
Good to know: Read on n8n.io/pricing/startup-plan and n8n.io/pricing on October 13, 2026. n8n's Community Edition stays free to self-host.
Value is the headline maximum n8n advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
Questions

n8n Start-up Plan: common questions

What do you get with n8n Start-up Plan?

n8n Start-up Plan offers 50% off the Business plan.

Who qualifies for n8n Start-up Plan?

n8n Start-up Plan is open to any startup, with no funding required. Fewer than 20 employees and less than €5M in total funding. The Business plan runs only on your own (self-hosted) deployment.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get n8n Start-up Plan?

No. n8n Start-up Plan is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for n8n Start-up Plan?

Start the startup offer from n8n.io/pricing/startup-plan. n8n issues a license key for your instance; enter it under Settings, Usage and plan to activate the Business features.

How long do I have to use n8n Start-up Plan, and does it expire?

One year, or longer while you still meet the requirements.

Is n8n Start-up Plan available outside the US?

n8n Start-up Plan is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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