n8n vs Make
Comparing self-hostable fair-code automation with cloud-hosted commercial automation.
Tool 1
n8n
Best For
Complex JavaScript data manipulations, private self-hosting, and code execution.
Pricing Model
Self-host free / fair-code license
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Tool 2
Make
Best For
Marketing web integrations and visual non-developer logic flows.
Pricing Model
Commercial cloud plans
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Feature Comparison Matrix
| Feature Metric | n8n | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | n8n: Cloud or Self-hosted | Make: Cloud only |
| Custom code | n8n: Native JS/Python nodes | Make: Limited script blocks |
Editorial Verdict
n8n for technical developers requiring code execution and self-hosting; Make for fast API configurations.