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Make vs n8n

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Make

Remote Work

The platform for the new way of working

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
n8n logo

n8n

Automation & Integration

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Make free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month; n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • They diverge on capability: Make covers Visual workflow builder, n8n covers Workflow automation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Make and n8n actually diverge.

Attributes where Make and n8n differ
AttributeMaken8n
PlatformsWebWeb, Docker, Self-hosted
CategoryRemote WorkAutomation & Integration
Founded20132019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Make

  • Visual workflow builder
  • API connectors
  • Conditional logic
  • Data transformation
  • Team collaboration
  • 1000+ apps
  • Custom APIs
  • REST endpoints

Only in n8n

  • Workflow automation
  • Visual editor
  • Conditional execution
  • Looping
  • REST API
  • 400+ integrations
  • HTTP requests
  • Custom nodes

Both cover

  • Webhooks
  • Error handling
  • Scheduling
  • Webhooks
  • GDPR compliant
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Make

  • Automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applicationsnot n8n
  • Building AI agents and workflow automation without extensive codingnot n8n
  • Enterprise automation with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II compliancenot n8n
  • Rapid deployment of automations from concept to livenot n8n

n8n

  • Building AI agents and workflow automation for technical teamsnot Make
  • Visual workflow design with capability to write custom JavaScript or Python codenot Make
  • Enterprise deployments with self-hosted or cloud optionsnot Make
  • Integrating 500+ pre-built applications with custom API connectionsnot Make

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Make

  • Free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month
  • Free tier restricted to 2 active scenarios maximum
  • Free tier enforces 15-minute minimum scheduling interval
  • Credit-based model means costs scale with usage volume, not just features

n8n

  • Starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • Starter and Pro tiers restricted to Cloud hosting only, not self-hosted
  • Business tier requires 6 months minimum commitment at €667/month
  • SSO/SAML/LDAP authentication requires Business or Enterprise tier
  • Dedicated support with SLA available only on Enterprise plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Make

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Make review.

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Make if

  • You need visual workflow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want api connectors.
Make review

Choose n8n if

  • You need workflow automation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
  • You also want visual editor.
n8n review

Questions people ask

Is Make or n8n better?
Neither clearly leads. Make starts at Free and n8n at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Make or n8n?
Make starts at Free and n8n at Free.
Does Make or n8n run on more platforms?
Make runs on Web. n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
Can I use Make for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Make best used for?
Make is most often used for automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applications, building ai agents and workflow automation without extensive coding, enterprise automation with gdpr, soc 2 type ii compliance, rapid deployment of automations from concept to live. Of those, automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applications and building ai agents and workflow automation without extensive coding are not what n8n is typically brought in for.
What can Make do that n8n cannot?
Make covers Visual workflow builder, API connectors, Conditional logic, Data transformation. n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Both handle Webhooks, Error handling, Scheduling, Webhooks.
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