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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.