Do I need to change my workflows for queue mode?

No. Workflows run exactly the same—just faster and more reliably. No code changes required.

What's the difference between queue mode and regular n8n?

Regular n8n runs everything in one instance. Queue mode separates the control plane (main) from execution (workers), enabling horizontal scaling and high availability.

Managed n8n Queue Mode – Scale to Millions of Workflows

Stop fighting Redis, workers, and connection pools. Get a production‑ready n8n cluster with auto‑scaling, high availability, and zero DevOps. Start building at enterprise scale—without the ops team.

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What is n8n Queue Mode?

n8n Queue Mode is a deployment architecture designed for high‑volume, mission‑critical automation. Instead of running everything in one instance, it separates responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Main instances handle triggers, webhooks, API, and UI.
Worker instances execute workflows, pulling jobs from a Redis queue.
Redis acts as the message broker, managing pending executions.
PostgreSQL stores workflow data and execution results.

This setup lets you scale horizontally—add workers when demand spikes, remove them when it drops. The result is thousands of parallel executions, zero slowdowns, and bulletproof reliability.

But here's the catch: Self‑hosting queue mode requires deep infrastructure expertise. That's where agntable comes in.

// the problem

Why Self‑Hosting Queue Mode Is Harder Than It Should Be

For teams without DevOps or with technical teams, the complexity adds up:

For Teams Without DevOps:

You just want your automations to scale. Instead, you're thrown into Redis configuration, worker provisioning, and connection pool tuning. One wrong environment variable and everything breaks.

For Technical Teams:

You can set it up. But every hour spent managing Redis failover, syncing encryption keys, and debugging load balancers is an hour not spent building actual workflows.

The Component Complexity:

Redis with persistence and HA; PostgreSQL (SQLite not supported); multiple main and worker instances; encryption key sync across nodes; load balancers with sticky sessions; health check endpoints; database connection pool tuning.

The Scaling Headaches:

When traffic spikes, you need more workers fast. Manual scaling means provisioning servers, installing dependencies, and verifying connections—by the time you're done, the spike is over.

// the solution

Agntable: Fully Managed n8n Queue Mode

Agntable turns n8n queue mode into a one‑click, production‑ready service. We handle everything:

One‑Click Deployment

Select "Queue Mode" when deploying n8n. We provision the entire stack—main instances, workers, Redis, PostgreSQL, load balancers—in minutes.

Auto‑Scaling Workers

We monitor queue depth and automatically spin workers up or down. You pay only for what you use.

Multi‑Main High Availability

Multiple main instances with automatic leader election. If one fails, another takes over instantly. No downtime.

Managed Redis

Redis is pre‑configured with high availability and automatic failover. No connection strings, no config.

Managed PostgreSQL

Optimised for n8n queue mode with automated backups, point‑in‑time recovery, and connection pooling.

Load‑Balanced Webhooks

Built‑in load balancer distributes webhook traffic across webhook processors. Sticky sessions are configured automatically.

Automatic Encryption Key Sync

All workers receive the correct encryption key automatically. No manual copying, no mismatches.

24/7 Monitoring

We monitor every component and auto‑recover when possible. You sleep, we handle incidents.

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How It Works – Deploy n8n queue mode in 3 Minutes

Browse our AI agents catalogue and select n8n queue mode.

Choose your plan—Starter, Pro, or Business. Every plan includes a 7-days free trial.

Click "Deploy" and name your instance (e.g., mycompany.agntable.cloud).

Go live. Your n8n queue mode instance is ready in under 3 minutes. Log in and start building workflows.

That's it. No Redis config. No worker provisioning. No load balancer setup.

// pricing

Pricing – Simple, Transparent, and Affordable

With a 7-days free trial. No surprise overages. No per‑workflow fees. Just one flat rate for a fully managed, isolated agent.

Starter

$9.99/mo

1 vCPU
4 GB RAM
20 GB Storage
Browser Automation
All Agents/Applies Per Agent
Custom Domain
Standard Support

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Pro

$24.99/mo

2 vCPU
8 GB RAM
50 GB Storage
Browser Automation
All Agents/Applies Per Agent
Custom Domain
Priority Support

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Business

$49.99/mo

4 vCPU
16 GB RAM
100 GB Storage
Browser Automation
All Agents/Applies Per Agent
Custom Domain
Priority Support

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All plans include a 7-days free trial. Cancel anytime. Extra storage: $0.50/GiB/month

// why choose agntable

Why Teams Choose agntable for n8n Queue Mode

Your expertise is in building automations, not managing Redis clusters. agntable frees you to do what you do best while we handle the infrastructure.

Auto‑Scaling, Always

Traffic spikes? We add workers automatically. Quiet period? We scale down. You never pay for idle capacity.

High Availability, Zero Effort

Multi‑main with automatic failover means your n8n instance stays up—even if a main node fails.

Managed Redis & PostgreSQL

We configure, monitor, and optimise both. No connection pools to tune, no failover scripts to write.

Encryption Key Sync, Automatic

Workers get the right keys without manual copying. No more "cannot decrypt credentials" errors.

Peace of Mind, 24/7

We monitor every component. If something breaks, we fix it. You just wake up to working automations.

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