n8n
n8n GmbH
7.7
Overall Score / 10
Make
Make (formerly Integromat)
7.2
Overall Score / 10
Our Verdict
Choose n8n if:
- —You want a polished cloud-based visual automation builder
- —You don't want to manage infrastructure
- —You prefer a larger pre-built integration catalog (1,800+)
Choose Make if:
- —You want to self-host for data sovereignty and cost savings
- —You need custom JavaScript/Python code in workflow nodes
- —You're a developer comfortable managing infrastructure
The biggest difference: Make is cloud-only with a polished visual builder; n8n can be self-hosted with full data sovereignty and allows JavaScript/Python in any node
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Criteria | n8n | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Paid Plan | $20/mo (Starter)Source: n8n GmbH pricing page → | $10.59/mo (Core)Source: Make (formerly Integromat) pricing page → |
| Free Tier | Yes Self-hosted community edition is free and unlimited | Yes 1,000 operations/month, 2 active scenarios |
| Value for Money | 9 | 8 |
| Ease of Use | 4 | 6 |
| Feature Power | 10 | 9 |
| Setup Ease | 3 | 6 |
| Migration Ease | 5 | 5 |
| Transparency | 10 | 7 |
| Deployment | hybrid | cloud |
| API Available | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Self-hosted (Docker) | Web |
| Compliance | Self-hosted: full data control, SOC 2 (cloud) | SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001 |
Feature Comparison
Feature Comparison Matrix
17 features compared · 16 differences
| Feature | n8n | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Aggregators/iterators | None | Full |
| Credential sharing | Full | None |
| Data stores | None | Full |
| Error handling | None | Full |
| Routers and filters | None | Full |
| Self-hostable | Full | None |
| Version control | Full | None |
| Visual builder | Full | None |
| Visual scenario builder | None | Full |
| Advanced | ||
| AI agent nodes | Full | None |
| Custom code (JS/Python) in any node | Full | None |
| Custom functions | None | Full |
| Templates marketplace | None | Full |
| Integrations | ||
| 400+ integrations | Full | None |
| API Access | Full | Full |
| HTTP/webhook modules | None | Full |
| Webhook triggers | Full | None |
Pricing Comparison
n8n Pricing
Unlimited; self-host required
2,500 executions, cloud-hosted. Note: all cloud prices are in EUR.
10,000 executions, unlimited workflows, global regions
Unlimited, SSO, audit logs, dedicated support
Make Pricing
1,000 ops/mo, 2 active scenarios
10,000 ops/mo, unlimited scenarios
10,000 ops/mo, custom functions, priority execution
10,000 ops/mo, team features, high-priority execution
Who Should Choose Which?
Who should choose n8n
Best for
- Developers who want self-hosted automation
- Teams with data privacy/compliance requirements
- Power users who need custom code in workflows
Avoid if
- You want zero-code simplicity
- You don't want to manage infrastructure (use cloud version)
- You need the broadest pre-built integration catalog
Who should choose Make
Best for
- Power users who need complex branching logic
- Budget-conscious teams with high automation volume
- Developers who appreciate visual programming
Avoid if
- You want the simplest possible setup
- You need the absolute broadest app catalog (Zapier wins)
- Your team has zero technical ability
Switching Guidance
Switching from n8n
Common triggers to leave:
- •Need more pre-built integrations
- •Don't want to manage infrastructure
Potential blockers:
- •Self-hosted data sovereignty
- •Custom code nodes
- •Infrastructure investment
Switching from Make
Common triggers to leave:
- •Need broader integration catalog
- •Steeper learning curve for team adoption
Potential blockers:
- •Complex scenarios with routers/error handling
- •Data stores
- •Cost savings vs Zapier
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