n8n vs Make.
Choose n8n for technical control and self-hosting; choose Make for polished visual automation.
Criterian8nMake
Best forFlexible workflow automation for technical teamsVisual automation with detailed flow control
Free accessSelf-hosted community editionFree monthly operation allowance
InterfacesJavaScript, RESTNo-code, REST
Standout featuresSelf-hosting, Code nodes, AI workflowsVisual scenarios, Routers, Data transformation
Bottom line
Choose n8n for technical control and self-hosting; choose Make for polished visual automation. Run a small, representative proof of concept on both before you migrate a production workflow.