AI automation agency using N8N and VPS hosting
Build AI agents and automations for clients using N8N (free, open-source) hosted on a cheap VPS like Hostinger. Charge $300-$800/month per client for ongoing maintenance plus $2,000-$5,000 one-time setup fees. With 10-30 clients you can reach $10,000-$30,000/month in revenue that is almost pure profit since the agents run automatically.
Startup Budget
$50 – $500
Difficulty
Intermediate
Business Type
Online
Location
Online Only
Time Commitment
Full-time
Revenue Potential
$5000-$30000/month
Skills Needed
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