Comparisons

Make vs n8n

A side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right tool.

MakeVisual automation builder.n8nOpen-source workflow automation with AI agents.

The bottom line

Make is a hosted visual automation platform that is quick to start with and has a wide range of integrations. n8n is open source and can be self-hosted, giving technical teams control over data and costs, with strong AI agent features. Choose Make for convenience, n8n for control and flexibility.

At a glance

	Make	n8n
Category	Automation & Agents	Automation & Agents
Pricing	Freemium	Freemium
Best for	Complex workflows Operations teams	Developers Self-hosting
Strengths	Visual and flexible Often cheaper than Zapier at volume	Free to self-host Very flexible
Limits	Steeper learning curve Debugging takes time	Technical setup Cloud plan is paid
Our take	A powerful, cost-effective option for complex automations.	The top choice for technical teams who want flexible, self-hosted AI automation.

Choose Make if you need:

Complex workflows
Operations teams

Visit Make ↗

Choose n8n if you need:

Developers
Self-hosting

Visit n8n ↗

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