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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 forComplex automation, Marketing ops, Budget-conscious teams, AI workflowsProcess automation, AI workflows, Data integration, Teams
PlatformsWebWeb, Self-hosted

Our verdict

n8n edges ahead on our overall rating (4.6 vs 4.2), but both are capable choices.

Choose Make if you want Complex automation, Marketing ops. Choose n8n if you need Process automation, AI workflows.

Read the full Make review →Read the full n8n review →

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).