n8n vs Make
Make is a polished hosted product. n8n can be self-hosted for free and lets you drop into code whenever the visual builder runs out — which it will.
n8n
Free plan
Pick n8n if…
You can run a server, want no per-task pricing, and will write code sometimes.
Make
Free plan
Pick Make if…
You want it hosted, supported, and never to see a terminal.
Side by side
| n8n | Make | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Category | Agents & Automation | Agents & Automation |
| Best known for | Self-hostable workflow automation with native AI agent nodes. | Visual automation builder connecting thousands of apps. |
| Tags | automation, self-hosted, workflows, agents | automation, no-code, integrations |
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