Make vs n8n

A side-by-side comparison of Make and n8n — ratings, pricing, strengths, weaknesses and who each one is best for.

Updated 2026

Criteria	Make Dev platform	n8n Dev platform
Rating	4.2	4.6
Pricing	Free: Free Core: from $9/mo	Open source: Free Starter: €20/mo Pro: €50/mo
Pros	✓ Powerful visual builder ✓ Great value ✓ Complex logic support ✓ Rich integrations	✓ Open-source, self-hostable ✓ Huge integrations ✓ AI nodes ✓ Visual
Cons	✗ Steeper learning curve ✗ Canvases get messy ✗ Fiddly error debugging	✗ Complex flows need learning ✗ Cloud is metered ✗ Technical
Best for	Complex automation, Marketing ops, Budget-conscious teams, AI workflows	Process automation, AI workflows, Data integration, Teams
Platforms	Web	Web, Self-hosted

Our verdict

n8n edges ahead on our overall rating (4.6 vs 4.2 — a 0.4-point lead), but both are capable choices.

On price, Make starts at from $9/mo (Core) and n8n starts at €20/mo (Starter).

Choose Make if you want Complex automation, Marketing ops. Choose n8n if you need Process automation, Data integration.

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This verdict comes from comparing documented fields — rating, price tiers, best-for, platforms — not from running both tools on the same task. The rating is editorial judgement, not user reviews.

FAQ

Is Make better than n8n?

In our review Make rates 4.2/5 and n8n rates 4.6/5. Make is best for Complex automation, Marketing ops, while n8n suits Process automation, AI workflows — so the better choice depends on your priorities.

What is the difference between Make and n8n?

Make: Visual automation on a canvas — more flexible and cheaper than Zapier. n8n: An open-source workflow automation platform with AI nodes connecting hundreds of apps.

Which is cheaper, Make or n8n?

Make starts at Free (Free); n8n starts at Free (Open source).