n8n vs Make
Two automation platforms with very different pricing models. Here's which fits your workflows.
Our verdict
Choose Make if you want fully hosted, visual automation with nothing to maintain. Choose n8n if you have a technical person and expect high volume, because self-hosting avoids per-operation charges. For a first automation, Make is the quicker start.
n8n
Source-available workflow automation you can self-host — strong for technical teams.
Make
Visual automation platform — powerful, flexible, and cheaper at scale than many alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for a technical team, n8n or Make?
n8n is closer to a developer tool — you can self-host it, write custom JavaScript in nodes, and avoid per-task pricing. Make is fully hosted and visual-first, which suits teams that want zero infrastructure to manage.
Which is cheaper at scale?
Self-hosted n8n has no per-execution fee beyond hosting costs, which usually makes it cheaper at high volume. Make and Zapier both charge by task/operation, which adds up faster as usage grows.
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