# Installation

There are a few different ways to set up n8n depending on how you intend to use it:

- [Desktop app](/hosting/installation/desktop-app/) - The fastest way to try n8n on your computer
- Self-host - Recommended method for production or customized usecases
	- [npm](/hosting/installation/npm/)
	- [Docker](/hosting/installation/docker/)
- [n8n Cloud](/hosting/installation/cloud/) - Hosted solution, no need to install anything