n8n vs Make
n8n offers self-hosting and technical control; Make offers a hosted canvas and credit-based pricing that is more accessible to non-technical users.
n8n
⚡ Automation
Low-code/open-source automation with AI nodes and agents; self-hosted Community Edition or Cloud.
Pricing
Free Community Edition (self-hosted); Cloud Starter US$20/month (billed annually); Pro US$50/month (billed annually); Business US$667/month (billed annually) (n8n.io/pricing)
Use cases
- Technical workflows
- Agents with human approval
- Self-hosted integrations
- MCP and AI nodes
Make
⚡ Automation
Visual automation (formerly Integromat) with scenarios, credits and a canvas for connecting apps and AI.
Pricing
Freemium — Free with monthly credits; paid Core/Pro/Teams plans (make.com/en/pricing — see website for current amounts)
Use cases
- Complex visual scenarios
- SaaS integration
- Automation on a tight budget
How to choose
- n8n — Automation. A good fit for: Technical workflows; Agents with human approval.
- Make — Automation. A good fit for: Complex visual scenarios; SaaS integration.
- Check current prices on the official websites before deciding.