Make vs n8n
Compared across 3 shared tasks, including automate repetitive workflows and build an AI agent without code.
Short verdict
In the 3 TaskRanking use cases where both appear, Make ranks higher in 3 and n8n in 0. Average rank across these: Make 2.7, n8n 3.7 (1 = best).
Computed from our published rubric rankings, not paid placement.
Prices from vendor pages; Unverified and Contact sales are shown as-is.
Side by side
| Attribute | Make | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Core $9/mo pricing source · checked 2026-10-14 | Starter €20/mo billed annually pricing source · checked 2026-10-14 |
| Free tier | yes | Unverified |
| Pricing model | Free tier | From €20 |
| What it is | Visual automation platform | Workflow automation, self-hostable |
| Use cases ranked in | 5 | 5 |
| Shared use cases won | 3 of 3 | 0 of 3 |
| Where it ranks (rank of 5) |
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Head to head on shared use cases
| Shared use case | Make | n8n | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automate repetitive workflows | #2 | #3 | Make |
| Build an AI agent without code | #3 | #4 | Make |
| Enterprise integration platform | #3 | #4 | Make |
Best for
Best for: Make
- Automate repetitive workflows (#2 vs #3)
- Build an AI agent without code (#3 vs #4)
- Enterprise integration platform (#3 vs #4)
- Move data between apps (ETL) (#5; the other isn’t ranked here)
Best for: n8n
- Security workflow automation (SOAR) (#3; the other isn’t ranked here)
- Open-source data pipelines (#4; the other isn’t ranked here)
FAQ
Is Make or n8n better?
Across the 3 TaskRanking use cases where both are ranked, Make places higher in 3 and the other in 0. Best pick depends on the task; see the shared use cases table.
Is Make or n8n cheaper?
Make: paid from Core $9/mo (free tier: yes; checked 2026-10-14). n8n: paid from Starter €20/mo billed annually (free tier: Unverified; checked 2026-10-14). Prices come from each vendor's own pricing page.
Do Make and n8n have free plans?
Make: yes. n8n: Unverified. As listed on vendor pricing pages, last checked 2026-10-14.
Which tasks do both Make and n8n cover?
Both are ranked for: Automate repetitive workflows; Build an AI agent without code; Enterprise integration platform.