At list renewal price, PikaPods n8n pod (min resources) is cheaper (≈$3.70/mo). Check the intro vs renewal rows: promo pricing can change the first-year answer.
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| PikaPods n8n pod (min resources) | Elestio Managed n8n (from) | |
|---|---|---|
| Specs | minimum resources (specs not shown on listing) | unknown at entry tier |
| Managed for you? | Yes | Yes |
| Intro price /mo | $3.70 | $11.00 |
| Renewal /mo | $3.70 | $11.00 |
| Year 1 ≈ USD | $44 | $132 |
| Year 2 ≈ USD | $44 | $132 |
| Billing | prepaid, hourly | monthly |
| Notes | pikapods.com/apps lists n8n 'From $3.7/month' (minimum resources). Price rises with resource sliders; $1/pod/mo minimum; excl. VAT. | 'Starting at $11/mo'. A dev.to post cites ~$17 for typical setup. |
| Visit | Visit PikaPods | Visit Elestio |
| Data | verified official 2026-10-16 source | verified official 2026-10-16 source |
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