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// Head to head

Make vs n8n

Make1 – 1n8n

// Verdict

Head-to-head score: Make 1 – 1 n8n across 7 criteria. No outright winner.

Price: Make ($9) undercuts n8n ($24).

  • Pick Make if entry price is the deciding factor.
  • Pick n8n if ecosystem size matters.

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Overview
What it doesA visual automation platform built for multi-step, branching workflows at competitive cost.A fair-code, self-hostable automation platform with native AI agent tooling for technical teams.
CategoryAutomation, No-CodeAutomation, No-Code
Pricing
ModelFreemiumFreemium
Starting price$9best$24
PlansFree · from $9/moSelf-host free · Cloud from €24/mo
Ratings
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API✓ Yes✓ Yes
Platformsweb, ios, android, extensionweb, ios, android, extension
Verified——
LaunchedJan 2024Mar 2025
Key features
  • ▸Canvas-based scenario designer
  • ▸Routers, iterators and aggregators for logic
  • ▸Per-module execution history for debugging
  • ▸AI and language-model modules
  • ▸Self-hostable workflow engine under fair-code license
  • ▸Inline JavaScript and Python code nodes
  • ▸AI agent, LLM and vector store nodes
  • ▸Managed cloud option for hosted deployments
Best for
  • ▸Orchestrating multi-branch business processes
  • ▸Transforming data between incompatible systems
  • ▸Embedding AI steps in operational workflows
  • ▸Running automations under strict data residency rules
  • ▸Building LLM agents connected to internal systems
  • ▸Replacing per-task SaaS automation costs

Make vs n8n: FAQ

Is Make better than n8n?+

Tied 1–1. The deciding factor is the use case.

Which is cheaper, Make or n8n?+

Make: $9 vs $24.

Make vs n8n: free plan comparison+

Make — free tier (Free · from $9/mo). n8n — free tier (Self-host free · Cloud from €24/mo).

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