Hammad ShahzadA written doc for every workflow
The trigger, each node's job, the credentials it needs, how to debug it and who owns it. Exported JSON goes in your repo. You're never locked to me.
n8n developer
Self-hosted or n8n Cloud
n8n workflows, self-hosted and built not to break.
I've shipped 50+ production workflows on n8n. On your own server, with error handling on every branch, credentials kept out of the workflow file, and a written doc your team can follow.
50+workflows shipped
4+ yrsn8n in production
$0per-task fees when self-hosted
30 daysof free fixes after launch
In short
n8n development with Hammad
- Who it's for
- Teams that have outgrown Zapier's task bill, or have an n8n setup that keeps breaking.
- What you get
- Production workflows on your server or n8n Cloud, with alerts, a written doc and the JSON in your repo.
- Timeline
- Agreed in the scope before any build starts. Everything runs on staging first.
- Price
- One fixed price after a free 30-minute call. We do the ROI math before you commit.
Self-hosting
Your server, set up like it matters
n8n is the most powerful automation tool you can run, and the easiest to set up badly. This is the setup I use. Or n8n Cloud, if you'd rather not own a server: I'll tell you honestly which one your volume justifies.
- Credentials stored in n8n, never in the workflow JSON
- Exported workflows versioned in your Git repo
- You own the server and every login
The stack on your VPS
Queue mode and extra workers only when your volume needs them.
Why n8n
When n8n pays, and when it's the wrong answer
Volume decides it. Here's how I'd advise you at each level, before any build.
- ~200runs a monthUse Zapier.
If nobody on your team wants to think about Docker, Zapier is the right call and I'll say so.
- < 5,000runs a monthn8n Cloud.
Cheaper than self-hosting once you price your own time looking after a server.
- 5,000+runs a monthSelf-host n8n.
A $20/mo VPS pays for itself quickly and per-task fees disappear.
- 50,000runs a monthNot close.
Hundreds a month on Zapier. Nothing extra on your own n8n box.
Migration
Moving off Zapier or Make
The usual reason people call. I rebuild each workflow on n8n and run both side by side until the output matches. Then we switch over. I'll tell you upfront which ones aren't worth moving.
Old
New
Output matches for a full cycle, then cut over
$4,596/yrin task fees cut for one client, doing exactly this.
Every workflow
Built so it survives me leaving
Custom nodes and code steps
When no node covers it, I write the code step in JavaScript, or a proper custom node when the logic should be reusable.
AI steps that don't drift
Claude, OpenAI or a self-hosted model with structured output, retries on bad responses and a quality bar.
Error handling on every branch
You find out in minutes, not when a customer complains.
- Run failserror workflow fires
- AlertSlack or email
- Retrywith backoff
- Still failing?held in a queue
Proof, not promises
See InvoiceCave
I run automation in my own products
InvoiceCave is my AI-native invoicing platform. Its 102 built-in MCP tools let Claude and other AI agents run a whole billing workflow. It's live, and people pay to use it.
102MCP tools
Livewith paying users
How it works
Audit to production in five steps
- 1
30-minute audit
3 to 5 candidates ranked by hours saved. If n8n is the wrong tool, I say so here.
- 2
Scope and ROI math
Node-by-node spec, hosting, fixed price. No build if the math doesn't work.
- 3
Build on staging
Real data. You watch it run and we tune it together.
- 4
Production deploy
Error workflows, alerts, logging, backups. Docs handed over.
- 5
30 days of fixes
Free fixes in month one. Optional retainer after.
FAQ
n8n questions, answered
Should I self-host n8n or use n8n Cloud?
Volume decides it. Under roughly 5,000 runs a month, Cloud is cheaper once you count your time looking after a server. Above that, a $20/mo VPS pays for itself quickly and per-task fees disappear. I'll run the numbers on your real volume first.
Can you move my Zapier or Make workflows to n8n?
Yes, it's the most common reason people hire me for n8n. I rebuild each workflow, run it next to the old one until the output matches for a full cycle, then switch over. I'll tell you upfront which ones aren't worth moving.
What does an n8n project cost?
It depends on how many workflows, the integrations and whether there's an AI step. You get one fixed price after a free 30-minute call. Most projects pay for themselves in 2 to 6 months, and we do that math before starting.
What happens if a workflow breaks at 3am?
An error workflow fires, you and I both get a Slack or email alert, n8n retries with backoff, and anything still failing is held in a queue instead of vanishing. This is built in from the first workflow.
Can my team maintain it after you finish?
That's what the docs and the exported JSON in your repo are for. Most clients make small edits themselves within a month. A retainer is there if you want more workflows, but you're never stuck waiting on me.
Taking new projects
Tired of doing it by hand? Let's talk.
A free 30-minute audit call. I'll spot 3 automation candidates and tell you which one is worth building first.
Book an n8n callPrefer email?hello@hammadshahzad.com