Make vs n8n
A side-by-side look at 2 AI & ML tools for 2026 — the verdict, pricing, ratings, features, and what readers think.
make.com
Best for Ops and marketing teams automating multi-step, multi-app workflows visually
Visual no-code platform for building AI agents and automated workflows across 3,500+ apps.
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Pricing compared
Make
$10.59/mo
n8n
€20/mo (billed annually)
Head to head
| Make | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10.59/mo | €20/mo (billed annually) |
| Free tier | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Free plan, 1,000 credits/mo, no card | Free trial on cloud plans, no credit card required |
| Platforms | Web · API | Web · Self-hosted · API · CLI |
Pros & cons
Make
Pros
- Visual canvas makes branching, loops and error handling easy to see.
- Large integration library (3,500+ apps) plus custom API connections.
- Lets you add JavaScript or Python when no-code modules fall short.
- Free plan has no time limit and needs no credit card.
- Security posture includes SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3 and GDPR compliance.
Cons
- Credit-based pricing is harder to forecast than flat per-seat plans.
- The free plan limits (credits and active scenarios) are tight for real use.
- Complex scenarios take time to learn compared with simple trigger-action tools.
n8n
Pros
- Every plan includes unlimited users and workflows; pricing is by monthly executions.
- Self-hosting is supported, so data can stay in your own environment.
- Built-in AI Agent node, MCP server and client support, and human approval for tool calls.
- Code steps in JavaScript or Python sit next to the visual editor.
- 500+ native integrations plus any API over HTTP.
Cons
- Cloud Starter allows 5 concurrent executions and a 5-minute maximum execution time.
- SSO and LDAP are not on Starter or Pro; they start at Business (self-hosted only) and Enterprise.
- The Business plan is listed at €667/mo billed annually, a large step up from Pro at €50/mo.
- More technical than no-code tools, so non-technical users may find it harder to start.