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Make vs n8n
Agents & Automation — Side-by-side comparison
Quick Verdict
Both are rated 4.5/5. Make is more affordable starting at $11/mo. n8n offers more features (10 vs 9).
Pricing Comparison
Make
FreeFree
Core$11/mo
Pro$19/mo
Teams$34/mo
n8n
Self-hostedFree
Starter$24/mo
Pro$60/mo
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Make | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI Integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1,500+ Integrations | ✓ | — |
| Conditional Logic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Webhooks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduled Triggers | ✓ | — |
| API Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-hosted | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team Collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Tier | ✓ | — |
| 400+ Integrations | — | ✓ |
| Custom Code Nodes | — | ✓ |
| Free Tier (self-hosted) | — | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Make
Pros
+ Visual drag-and-drop builder
+ 1,500+ integrations
+ More affordable than Zapier
+ New AI agent capabilities
Cons
- Complex scenarios have steep learning curve
- Execution limits on lower tiers
- Error handling requires experience
- Slower execution than n8n
n8n
Pros
+ Free self-hosted option
+ Code escape hatch for developers
+ AI agent nodes built in
+ Fair-code license
Cons
- Self-hosting requires technical skills
- Smaller integration library than Make
- Cloud pricing adds up
- UI less polished than Make
Best For
Make
Operations teamsMarketing automationSmall businesses automating workflowsZapier alternatives on a budget
n8n
DevelopersSelf-hosting enthusiastsTeams wanting full controlAI workflow builders