n8n rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
n8n rate limits and execution limits. Workflow executions per month, active workflows and team member caps - cloud and self-hosted plans.
n8n usage limits by plan
| Executions Per Mo | 2500 executions | Workflow runs per month |
| Workflows | 5 workflows | Active workflow limit |
| Executions Per Mo | 10000 executions | Runs per month |
| Workflows | 15 workflows | $20/month |
| Executions Per Mo | 50000 executions | Runs per month |
| Workflows | Unlimited workflows | $50/month |
| Executions Per Mo | Unlimited executions | Custom limit |
| Workflows | Unlimited workflows | Custom pricing |
What happens when you hit n8n'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
n8n 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. n8n uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from n8n's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
n8n limits - frequently asked questions
What is the n8n message limit?
n8n message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does n8n have a file upload limit?
Yes, n8n enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do n8n limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many n8n 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 n8n's rate limit?
n8n 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.