Make.com vs n8n
Two tools that do a similar job. Here is how they compare on price and what each one is best at, so you can pick the right one in a minute.
Visual automation builder, more flexible than Zapier for complex flows.
Open-source automation tool, self-host it free or use their cloud.
Side by side
| Make.com | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free to start | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Complex automations | Self-hosted automation |
| Category | Automation | Automation |
| Ayham's pick | Yes | Yes |
| In short | Visual automation builder, more flexible than Zapier for complex flows | Open-source automation tool, self-host it free or use their cloud |
Which one should you pick?
Pick Make.com for complex automations.
Pick n8n for self-hosted automation.
Both let you start for free, so the easiest move is to try both on the same task and keep the one you like.
Both are on my top picks list, they just shine at different things.
Questions people ask
Is Make.com or n8n better?
Pick Make.com for complex automations. Pick n8n for self-hosted automation. Both are on my top picks list, they just shine at different things.
Which is free, Make.com or n8n?
Make.com: Free plan. n8n: Free plan. Both let you start for free, so the easiest move is to try both on the same task and keep the one you like.
What are other alternatives?
See the full lists of Make.com alternatives and n8n alternatives on HandlyTech.