Make vs n8n
Detailed comparison between Make and n8n. Which one to choose for your project?
Our verdict
n8n wins this comparison with a rating of 4.8/5. n8n stands out for its open source and self-hostable.
Head to Head
Make
The most powerful visual no-code automation
4.7/5 (164 reviews)
Price
Free plan available Key features
- Drag-and-drop scenario editor
- Integrations with popular tools
- Conditional logic and branching
- OpenAI, Claude, Stability AI modules
Our recommendation
n8n
Open source automation for developers
4.8/5 (182 reviews)
Price
Free plan available Key features
- Open source, self-hostable
- Native connectors + generic HTTP
- JavaScript and Python in workflows
- AI agents with tools and memory
Make — Pros and Cons
Pros
- Most intuitive visual builder
- Beaucoup plus flexible than Zapier
- Very competitive pricing
- Free plan with 1000 ops/mois
Cons
- Learning curve for complex scenarios
- Sometimes incomplete documentation
- Slow support on basic plans
n8n — Pros and Cons
Pros
- Open source and self-hostable
- Very powerful no-code and code mix
- Natively built-in AI agents
- Active community
Cons
- Learning curve for non-developers
- Fewer integrations than Zapier
- Auto-hosting = maintenance
