n8n vs. Make
n8n or Make? We compare the self-hostable open-source platform with the visual no-code tool — data control, extensibility, ease of use and price put to the test.
n8n
n8n ist eine fair-code/Open-Source-Automatisierungsplattform, die man kostenlos selbst hosten kann – ideal für KI-Workflows mit voller Datenkontrolle.
Make
Make (ehemals Integromat) verbindet 3.000+ Apps in visuellen Workflows ohne Code – inklusive KI-Schritten. Großzügige kostenlose Stufe.
Criteria Comparison
Each criterion was evaluated in our standard test with identical tasks.
Price development, measured
We measure both entry prices daily. This is what has actually happened since we started tracking them.
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Our Verdict
"n8n leads on data sovereignty, code extensibility and self-hosting, Make on no-code usability and a quick start in the cloud."
Choose n8n if you want to self-host automations and AI agents with full data control — free and unlimited in the Community Edition, extensible via JavaScript/Python and with native AI/LangChain building blocks. Ideal for technical teams and GDPR-sensitive workflows.
Choose Make if you want to get started without running a server and connect apps via drag-and-drop in branching scenarios — with 3,000+ integrations and affordable per-operation billing. The best choice for no-code users and teams who want to be productive fast.