Make vs n8nwhich to choose
Make is a hosted visual workflow platform for multi-step logic and data transformation. n8n is an open-source workflow tool that can be self-hosted and extended with code nodes.
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| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Category | Workflow Automation | Workflow Automation |
| Manufacturer / team | Make | n8n |
| Product type | Platform | Platform |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS | Hybrid |
| Buying / access | Buy or sign up directly | Buy or sign up directly |
| Price note | Not specified | Not specified |
| Source checked | Sep 18, 2026 | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Open source | Not specified | Yes |
| Public API / SDK | Not specified | Yes |
| About | Make (formerly Integromat) is a visual automation platform with powerful branching, looping, and data processing capabilities. It connects over 2000 apps and services, allowing users to build complex scenarios via drag-and-drop modules. It suits marketing, operations, and IT teams for tasks like customer data sync, report generation, and notifications. | n8n is an open-source, self-hosted workflow automation tool with a visual node editor and hundreds of integrations. It supports custom code, error handling, and conditional logic, and can be deployed on-premises or in private clouds for data security. It is ideal for enterprises needing high customization and privacy in system integration and process automation. |
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How to choose
If you do not want to maintain servers and the team is business-oriented, try Make first. If you need data residency or custom code nodes and can own operations, evaluate self-hosted n8n. Self-hosting also includes upgrades, backups, monitoring and incident handling; it is not just the server bill.