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n8n vs Make

A side-by-side look at n8n and Make — pricing, features and where each one wins. Both are reviewed independently on Curata AI.

n8nMake
SummaryOpen-source workflow automation with first-class AI nodes.Visual automation platform with a middle ground between Zapier and n8n.
PricingOpen SourceFreemium
CategoryAutomationAutomation
PlatformsWeb, Self-hostedWeb
Key features
  • 400+ Integrations
  • AI Agent Nodes
  • Self-Hosting
  • Code Nodes
  • Webhooks
  • Visual Scenarios
  • AI Modules
  • 1500+ Apps
  • Routers
Pros
  • Self-hostable
  • Powerful AI nodes
  • Fair-code license
  • Great community
  • Great visual builder
  • Flexible logic
  • Cheaper than Zapier at scale
Cons
  • Steeper learning curve than Zapier
  • Self-hosting requires ops effort
  • Learning curve
  • Docs can be thin

Read the full n8n review

n8n is a fair-code workflow automation platform that has become the default choice for building AI agents and RAG pipelines you actually control. Its AI nodes, code steps and 400+ integrations let you wire together LLMs, vector stores and business apps without vendor lock-in. Self-hostable, extensible and used seriously in production.

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Read the full Make review

Make (formerly Integromat) offers a visual scenario builder that sits between Zapier's simplicity and n8n's power. Complex branching, data manipulation and AI integrations are all first-class. Popular with operations teams that need Zapier's polish but n8n's flexibility.

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