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Make vs n8n

A side-by-side look at Make and n8n: ratings, pricing, features, pros and cons.

Make

Build AI agents and app automations on a visual canvas

Freemium $9/mo
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n8n

Build AI agents and workflows you can see and control

Free Trial €20/mo
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At a glance

Feature
Make
n8n
Pricing modelFreemiumFree Trial
Pricing$9/mo€20/mo
Free planNoNo
CategoryAI Agents & AutomationAI Agents & Automation
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb, API, Self-hosted
Best forOperations and marketing teams, No-code buildersDevelopers and technical teams, IT, security and DevOps teams
CompanyCelonis, Inc.—

Key Features

Make
  • Visual Builder: Design scenarios on a canvas by prompt or drag-and-drop.
  • 3,000+ Verified Apps: Connect native apps and add custom integrations for any API.
  • AI Agents: Give agents goals, tools and limits, and see their reasoning.
  • MCP Server: Build and run automations from Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini.
  • Make Code: Add JavaScript or Python to fine-tune a workflow.
  • Observability: Watch your whole automation stack live, including third-party resources.
n8n
  • AI Agent Orchestration: Run AI agents inside workflows with structured inputs, guardrails and human approvals.
  • Code + Visual Builder: Build visually and add JavaScript or Python steps where needed.
  • 500+ Integrations: Connect native integrations, any HTTP API and agents through MCP.
  • Full Execution Visibility: Watch runs live, replay past runs and re-run only the step that failed.
  • Self-Hosted or Cloud: Use n8n's hosted service or deploy on-prem with Docker.
  • Version history: See who changed a workflow and when.

Pricing Plans

Make
  • Free$0
  • Coreper month
  • Proper month
  • Teamsper month
  • Enterprise
n8n
  • Starter€20 per month
  • Pro€50 per month
  • Business€667 per month
  • Enterprise

Best For

Make
Operations and marketing teamsNo-code buildersIT teams managing automations
n8n
Developers and technical teamsIT, security and DevOps teamsSolo builders automating business work

Pros & Cons

Make
  • +Free plan with no time limit: You can build and run real automations without a card.
  • +Visual building: Scenarios are laid out on a canvas, so processes are easy to follow.
  • +Broad app support: Connects to 3,000+ native apps and any service with an API.
  • +Code when you need it: JavaScript or Python can be added to fine-tune steps.
  • −Credits run out: Scenarios stop running when credits are used up until more are added.
  • −Credits expire: Unused credits expire at the end of the term.
  • −Pricing takes study: Credit use varies by action, which can make costs harder to predict.
n8n
  • +Pay per execution: A full workflow run counts once no matter how many steps it has.
  • +Unlimited users and workflows: Every plan includes unlimited users, workflows and integrations.
  • +Self-hosting option: You can run it on-prem or with Docker and keep data in your own environment.
  • +Code when needed: Code steps in JavaScript or Python sit alongside the visual builder.
  • −Prices in euros: The pricing page lists plans in EUR.
  • −Steep Business jump: Business costs 667€ per month billed annually and is self-hosted only.
  • −Technical leaning: The code and self-hosting options suit technical users more than beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Make pricing compare to n8n?

Make: $9/mo. n8n: €20/mo. See each tool's plans above for what every tier includes.

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