Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right tool for your business
Our Verdict: n8n for technical teams and cost control, Make for visual workflow design
Make's visual scenario builder is the most intuitive in the automation space — it thinks in data flows rather than linear steps, which makes complex routing feel natural. n8n matches this visual power but adds self-hosting and full code access. If your team has a developer, n8n saves money and gives more control. If your team is non-technical but needs sophisticated logic, Make's visual approach is hard to beat.
Developer-friendly teams that want open-source automation
Free (self-hosted) / $24/mo (Starter) / $60/mo (Pro) / Custom (Enterprise)
intermediate
3-7 days
Teams that want powerful visual automation without writing code
Free (1,000 ops) / $10.59/mo (Core) / $18.82/mo (Pro) / Custom (Teams/Enterprise)
intermediate
2-5 days
| Feature | n8n | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosting | Yes (Docker, npm) | No |
| Visual builder | Good (flowchart-style) | Excellent (data-flow style) |
| Custom code | Full JavaScript + Python | Limited (single function) |
| Data transformation | Code nodes + expressions | Built-in visual mapper |
| Error handling | Try/catch workflows | Break + retry + rollback |
| Version control | Git integration | Scenario history only |
| Scheduling | Cron expressions (flexible) | Interval-based + cron |
| AI/LLM support | Native LangChain + vector stores | OpenAI + basic AI modules |
Self-host once, run unlimited client workflows. Make would cost $200+/month in operations fees across all clients.
Visual data mapper makes it easy to transform CRM fields, apply scoring logic, and route leads — all without code.
Custom JavaScript nodes handle the edge cases (data format differences, retry logic, deduplication) that Make's visual tools struggle with.
Pre-built Shopify, ShipStation, and accounting app modules with deep field mapping. Works out of the box without developer involvement.
We implement both options. Tell us your use case and we'll recommend the right fit — then set it up for you.
Yes — Integromat rebranded to Make in early 2022. The platform is the same, with a refreshed UI and expanded features. If you used Integromat, Make will feel familiar with improvements to the visual builder and pricing model.
n8n self-hosted is unbeatable — $5-10/month for a VPS regardless of execution count. Make's operations-based pricing scales linearly. At 50,000 operations/month, Make costs roughly $80-120/month. n8n cloud is similarly priced at that scale, but self-hosted is nearly free.
Yes — Make's router module handles multiple branches with filters, and its visual approach makes complex flows easier to understand than most tools. However, for deeply nested conditional logic (5+ levels), n8n's code nodes are more maintainable.
n8n, significantly. Its native LangChain integration supports agents, vector stores, memory, and tool calling. Make has OpenAI modules and basic AI features, but lacks the depth for building sophisticated AI workflows like RAG pipelines or multi-agent systems.