Make.comvsn8n

Make.com vs n8n: The Automation Showdown for Growing Teams

Updated February 15, 2026Written by a practitioner who uses both
It's a tie

Make.com wins for visual-first teams who want a polished experience and broad integrations. n8n wins for technical teams who need self-hosting, custom code, and zero per-execution costs at scale.

Make.com vs n8n: Overview

Make.com

The most visually intuitive automation platform for growing teams

PriceFree (1,000 ops/mo) · Core $9/mo · Pro $16/mo · Teams $29/mo
Best forTeams that want a powerful but visual-first platform without writing code

Pros

  • Best-in-class visual scenario builder — cleanest UI in the category
  • 1,500+ native integrations
  • Powerful array and data transformation modules
  • Great for complex multi-branch logic
  • Strong templates marketplace
  • Affordable pricing for moderate volume

Cons

  • No self-hosting option
  • Data stored on Make servers (EU/US)
  • Can get expensive for high-volume scenarios
  • Less powerful than n8n for pure code-heavy workflows
  • Debugging complex scenarios can be slow

n8n

The open-source automation platform for developers and power users

PriceFree (self-hosted) · Cloud Starter $20/mo · Pro $50/mo
Best forDevelopers and technical teams who want maximum control and cost efficiency

Pros

  • Self-hostable — full data sovereignty
  • Free for unlimited workflows when self-hosted
  • Native code nodes (JS, Python) for any custom logic
  • Best error handling and retry capabilities
  • Native AI/LLM integration nodes
  • Strong CLI and version control support

Cons

  • Steeper learning curve
  • Requires server/Docker knowledge for self-hosting
  • Fewer native integrations than Make
  • Cloud pricing higher per execution at low volume

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureMake.comn8n
Self-hostable
Visual editor qualityExcellentGood
Native integrations1,500+500+
Custom code nodes
Data transformationArray functionsFull JS/Python
AI/LLM nodes
Free tier for high volume
Error handlingGoodExcellent
Ease of useVery easyModerate
Team collaboration

Choose Make.com if…

Make.com if you have a non-technical team, value a clean UI, and run moderate volumes.

Choose n8n if…

n8n if you're technical, process high volumes, need custom code logic, or want data sovereignty through self-hosting.

Our Recommendation

It's a tie

Make.com wins for visual-first teams who want a polished experience and broad integrations. n8n wins for technical teams who need self-hosting, custom code, and zero per-execution costs at scale.

Choose Make.com if you have a non-technical team, value a clean UI, and run moderate volumes. Choose n8n if you're technical, process high volumes, need custom code logic, or want data sovereignty through self-hosting.

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