Make (formerly Integromat) vs n8n: Cloud Credits or Self-Hosting
Make and n8n both build automations on a visual canvas, but they meter and host them differently. Make runs as a hosted service billed in credits, where most actions in a scenario use one credit, and it says it connects to more than 3,500 apps. n8n counts a whole workflow run as one execution however many steps it has, and its Community Edition can be self-hosted with Docker on your own servers. n8n also leans further into code, with JavaScript and Python steps, while Make focuses on routers, visual data mapping and error handlers that can retry, skip or roll back work.
Make (formerly Integromat)
Best for: Operations and marketing teams that build multi-branch automations across many apps and need control over how failures are handled.
n8n
Best for: Technical operations and marketing ops teams that want code-level control over automations and the option to keep workflow data on their own servers.
| At a glance | Make (formerly Integromat) | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9/mo (annual billing) | See pricing |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Market Signal | 69 / 100 | 73 / 100 |
| Built for | Freelancer, Small Business, Mid-Market, Enterprise | Freelancer, Small Business, Mid-Market, Enterprise |
| Platforms | Web, API | Web, API |
| Founded | 2016 | 2019 |
Choose Make (formerly Integromat) if...
you want a hosted builder where non-developers map data between apps visually, with no servers to maintain and a live map of how scenarios connect.
Choose n8n if...
you need workflow data to stay on your own infrastructure, want JavaScript or Python inside steps, or run long workflows that should count as one execution.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Dimension | Make (formerly Integromat) | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosting | Stronger here | |
| Usage metering | Comparable | Comparable |
| Custom code | Stronger here | |
| Error handling | Stronger here | |
| AI agents | Comparable | Comparable |
| Governance and visibility | Comparable | Comparable |
We name a winner for each dimension and never one overall winner. The right pick depends on which of these matters most for your use case.
Plans and Pricing Side by Side
Make (formerly Integromat)
From $9/mo (annual billing) · Free plan
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (mo) | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free |
|
| Core | Not listed | $9 | |
| Pro | Not listed | $16 | |
| Teams | Not listed | $29 | |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
Checked October 13, 2026 on Make (formerly Integromat)'s pricing page.
n8n
See pricing · Free plan · Free trial
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (mo) | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Not listed | Not listed |
|
| Pro | Not listed | Not listed |
|
| Business | Not listed | Not listed |
|
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
Checked October 13, 2026 on n8n's pricing page.
Annual columns show the monthly cost when billed yearly. Vendors change prices often, so confirm on their site before you buy.
Market Signal Compared
| Score (0 to 100) | Make (formerly Integromat) | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Market Signal | 69 | 73 |
| Market strength | 74 | 79 |
| Momentum | 53 | 52 |
| Traffic strength | 70 | 82 |
| Search visibility | 79 | 74 |
| Authority | 75 | 84 |
| Brand and market presence | 75 | 73 |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
Market Signal measures each product's online footprint and momentum from Ahrefs and Semrush data, scored against other tools in its category (Marketing Automation (16 tracked)). It shows market presence, which is not the same as product quality. Data through September 2026. How the score works
Integrations and Support
Both connect with: OpenAI, HubSpot, Slack
| Make (formerly Integromat) | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations only one lists | monday.com, NetSuite, Salesforce, Canva | Google Sheets |
| Support | Knowledge Base, Community | Help center, Community forum |
| Languages | English | English |
| Headquarters | Prague, Czech Republic | Not listed |
From each vendor's integrations and support pages. Lists show notable integrations, not every connector.
Other Tools to Consider
If neither Make (formerly Integromat) nor n8n fits, these are the closest alternatives we list, ordered by Overall Score.
HubSpot
Customer platform pairing a free CRM with marketing, sales, service, content and data hubs.
Zapier
No-code automation linking 9,000+ apps through Zaps, Tables, Forms and AI agents.
HighLevel
Agency CRM with client sub-accounts, funnels, two-way messaging and a resellable SaaS Mode.
Pabbly Connect
No-code integration and automation between apps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I self-host Make the way I can self-host n8n?⌄
The Make pages we reviewed describe no self-hosted edition. Enterprise customers can install an on-premise agent that lets scenarios reach applications and databases on a local network without firewall changes. n8n can run entirely on your own servers, on-premises or in a private cloud, using Docker Compose or a one-line setup.
How does a long workflow count against usage on each?⌄
On Make, each action that runs uses credits, usually one apiece, so a scenario with many steps draws down more credits on every run. On n8n, a run of the whole workflow is one execution whatever the step count, and plans differ by the number of executions and concurrent runs they allow.
Is there a free way to start?⌄
Make has a free plan, which is the way to try it since it does not offer a free trial. n8n's Community Edition is free to self-host, and its cloud trial needs no credit card. Note that n8n's Business plan is self-hosted only, while Starter and Pro are hosted by n8n.
Can n8n Cloud use any library in code steps?⌄
No. On n8n Cloud, JavaScript in the Code node can use only the crypto and moment modules, and Python cannot import libraries. Self-hosted instances can import built-in and external npm modules, and allowlisted Python modules. Code steps also can't access the file system or make HTTP requests, which dedicated nodes handle instead.
Written by SEM Solutions Editorial Team
Last updated October 13, 2026