Automation comparison · 2026
Make vs n8n (2026 Comparison)
Side-by-side: pricing, features, pros, cons, and our editorial winner for automation.
Winner summary
Make vs n8n: how they differ
We have not scored Make against our rubric yet, so we are not naming an overall winner here. The dimensions below are still directly comparable.
Cheaper
Make
Higher rated
Not compared
Better free tier
Make
Feature comparison
| Dimension | Make | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9/mo | $20/mo |
| Free trial | Free plan | Self-host free |
| Best for | Power users needing complex logic | Developers & privacy-first teams |
| Badge | Best Value | — |
Make key features
- Visual scenario builder
- Iterators & aggregators
- 1,500+ apps
- HTTP modules
- Error handling
n8n key features
- Self-hosted option
- 400+ nodes
- Code nodes (JS/Python)
- AI agent nodes
- Fair-code license
Make — pros & cons
Pros
- Best value per operation
- Powerful data mapping
- Visual debugging
Cons
- Steeper learning curve
- Smaller app library than Zapier
n8n — pros & cons
Pros
- Self-hostable
- Free if self-hosted
- Code + no-code hybrid
Cons
- Requires technical setup for self-host
- Smaller community
When to pick which
Choose Make if…
- Workflow automation
- API orchestration
- Data ETL
- Marketing automation
Choose n8n if…
- Workflow automation
- AI agents
- Internal tools
- API orchestration