Originally published on rohitraj.tech
Self-hosted n8n costs ₹600/month on a $7 Hetzner VPS for 50K operations; Zapier Professional charges $73/month (~₹6,100) for the same volume. Here is the real Docker setup, ops cost, and break-even math from my multi-platform social automation rig.
Read the full version with code samples, diagrams, and architecture details: Self-Host n8n vs Zapier for Indian MVPs in 2026 — Real Cost on 50K Operations/Month
More engineering notes: rohitraj.tech/en/notes
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