Flowise rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
Flowise rate limits and usage caps for self-hosted and cloud plans.
Flowise usage limits by plan
| Flows | Unlimited | Self-hosted, unlimited |
| Api Calls | Unlimited | |
| Cloud Host | Not available | Self-host only |
| Support | Not available | Community support only |
| Flows | Unlimited | Cloud hosted |
| Api Calls | 10000 calls/month | |
| Cloud Host | Included | |
| Support | Included | Email support |
| Flows | Unlimited | |
| Api Calls | Unlimited | |
| Cloud Host | Included | |
| Support | Included | Priority support |
What happens when you hit Flowise's limits?
Check the reset window - most limits refresh within 1–60 minutes
Reload or try again after the reset window passes
If you hit limits regularly, upgrade your plan to increase caps
Flowise limit reset schedule
⚡
Per minute
API RPM limits - reset every 60 seconds
🕐
Per hour
Short rolling windows for message quotas
⏱
Per 5 hours
Common for consumer plan message limits
📅
Per day / month
Image gen credits and file storage caps
Exact reset period per limit type is shown in the "Notes" column of the plan table above. Flowise uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from Flowise's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
Flowise limits - frequently asked questions
What is the Flowise message limit?
Flowise message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does Flowise have a file upload limit?
Yes, Flowise enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do Flowise limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many Flowise limits reset on a rolling window (e.g., per 5 hours or per 24 hours). Check the notes column in the table above for specific reset schedules.
What happens when you hit Flowise's rate limit?
Flowise will temporarily block new requests when you exceed your plan's limits. You may see an in-app message or receive an HTTP 429 response. Wait for the reset window to pass or upgrade your plan.