Make vs n8n

Make and n8n are two of the most popular tools in the productivity category, but they take different approaches to solving the same problems. Make, developed by Make (founded 2012), is described as "visual automation platform for complex workflows.". Meanwhile, n8n by n8n (founded 2019) "open-source workflow automation tool you can self-host.". In terms of overall user satisfaction, Make edges ahead with a rating of 4.3/5.0, compared to n8n's 4.2/5.0 — a difference of 0.1 points. Make's strongest advantages include more powerful than zapier, cheaper, while n8n is praised for free self-hosted. On the pricing front, n8n offers a free model at Free (self-hosted), making it the more budget-friendly option for teams watching their spend. Neither tool is perfect: Make's main drawbacks include steeper learning curve, can be confusing, while n8n users typically cite requires setup as its biggest limitation. However, Make has an edge in complex automation, which might be the tiebreaker if that's important to you. In terms of target audience, Make is particularly popular among technical users and developers, while n8n tends to attract developers and privacy-conscious teams. Our verdict: Make holds a slight edge, but the gap is narrow enough that both tools are worth trying. Start with the free tier of each and see which fits your workflow better.