The Hidden Cost of Automation Success

Every successful n8n workflow execution creates database entries:

• A single workflow running every minute = 1,440 database rows daily
• 10 workflows = 14,400 new rows daily
• Within months: millions of execution records

This exponential growth leads to:

• Database bloat consuming valuable storage
• Slowed query performance affecting all workflows
• Increased backup times and costs
• Eventual performance degradation requiring urgent intervention

Most organizations don't realize this problem until experiencing disruptions, forcing reactive, manual cleanup during critical periods.