Make vs n8nwhich to choose
Make is a cloud-based visual workflow platform known for value and complex logic orchestration. n8n is an open-source workflow tool, self-hostable, with a richer node ecosystem and greater code freedom.
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Category | Workflow Automation | Workflow Automation |
| Tags | No-Code · SaaS · SMB-Friendly | Open Source · On-Premise · API-First · SMB-Friendly |
| About | Make (formerly Integromat) is a visual automation platform with powerful branching, looping, and data processing capabilities. It connects over 2000 apps and services, allowing users to build complex scenarios via drag-and-drop modules. It suits marketing, operations, and IT teams for tasks like customer data sync, report generation, and notifications. | n8n is an open-source, self-hosted workflow automation tool with a visual node editor and hundreds of integrations. It supports custom code, error handling, and conditional logic, and can be deployed on-premises or in private clouds for data security. It is ideal for enterprises needing high customization and privacy in system integration and process automation. |
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Our Take
Pure cloud, no server maintenance, complex flows but a business-oriented team: Make — its visual canvas is friendlier to non-developers. Have server resources, data compliance needs, or want custom code nodes: self-hosted n8n. Pricing: Make bills per operation, n8n Cloud per execution, self-hosted n8n is just server cost — cheapest at high volume.