n8n
- Community Edition · freeSelf-Hosted
- Starter · €20month, billed annually
- Pro · €50month, billed annually
- Business self-hosted · Not verified for this marketmonth, billed annually
- Enterprise · contact salescustom
n8n vs Make
The central decision is complete workflow executions with a self-hosting option in n8n versus individual module actions in Make's fully hosted platform. Both connect apps, data, webhooks, and AI in visual flows.
When to pick which
Choose n8n when you want to run complex flows with code steps, custom nodes, or self-hosting and plan costs by complete workflow executions. Choose Make when a hosted visual editor, many ready-made app connections, and billing per executed module action fit the team better. A flow with ten ordinary modules can use roughly ten Make credits per run, while n8n counts one complete execution. AI and code steps can have separate consumption rules. Compare the actual flow, not only the headline allowance.
Differences at a glance
- Billing: n8n Cloud counts one complete run regardless of its number of steps. Make counts ordinary module actions individually; AI and code actions can use more credits.
- Operation: n8n offers Cloud and a self-hosted Community Edition. Make is a hosted service whose infrastructure and updates are managed by the vendor.
- Free: n8n Community Edition has no licence fee, but you carry hosting and model costs. Make Free renews 1,000 credits monthly and runs scheduled flows no more often than every 15 minutes.
- Practical case: many processing steps per incoming job or your own infrastructure point to n8n. A quickly configured, fully managed flow with visible modules and routers points to Make.
| Criterion | n8n | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Free access | Free trial | Free plan |
| Paid from | Starter · €20month, billed annually | Core 10k · $9 / $10.59month, annual / monthly billing |
Published plans by vendor
Each vendor separately. The same row does not mean the same plan. Prices follow the selected price region.
Make
- Free · freeMonth
- Core 10k · $9 / $10.59month, annual / monthly billing
- Pro 10k · $16 / $18.82month, annual / monthly billing
- Teams 10k · $29 / $34.12month, annual / monthly billing
- Enterprise · contact salesCustom
n8n
n8n is the more technically open workflow for complete executions, code, custom nodes, and optional self-hosting.
Make
Make is the more guided, fully hosted workflow for visual scenarios with modules, filters, and routers.
Official sources
n8n
- n8n pricing (n8n.io)
Make
- Make pricing (make.com)
- Make help (help.make.com)
FAQ
Can n8n and Make be tried for free?
n8n: Free trial. Make: Free plan.
Where are the vendors of n8n and Make based?
n8n: n8n GmbH, Germany. Make: Celonis SE (Konzernmutter) / Celonis Inc. (vertragsfuehrend), Germany.
Are n8n and Make listed in the same category?
n8n is listed under the “Productivity” category, Make under “Productivity.”
How many pricing tiers do n8n and Make offer?
n8n documents 5 plans, Make documents 5 plans, each with price, billing period, and included features.
Where do the price and product details for n8n and Make come from?
For n8n and Make, prices, limits, and product details are each based on the current official vendor page. Missing values stay marked as not published rather than being estimated.