Make (Integromat) vs n8n — 2026
Make has the prettier UI and more native integrations. n8n wins on self-hosting, cost-per-operation at scale, and AI / agent workflows. We migrate clients from Make → n8n once they hit 50K+ ops/month.
Pick Make (Integromat) if…
- Visual-thinker teams
- You need a specific SaaS integration only Make has
- You're under 10K operations/month
- You don't want to manage infra
Pick n8n if…
- Self-hosting / data residency required
- You're over 50K ops/month
- You want AI agents (LangChain nodes)
- You want unlimited custom code in workflows
Pricing
Make (Integromat)
Free: 1K ops. Core: $9/mo (10K). Pro: $16/mo (10K, more features). Scales to ~$300/mo.
n8n
Self-hosted: ~$20/mo. Cloud: $20-$50/mo for unlimited execs.
Our verdict
Make for prettier no-code at small scale. n8n for serious workflows + AI agents.
FAQs
Make (Integromat) vs n8n — which is better?
Make for prettier no-code at small scale. n8n for serious workflows + AI agents.
When should I pick Make (Integromat)?
Visual-thinker teams. You need a specific SaaS integration only Make has. You're under 10K operations/month. You don't want to manage infra.
When should I pick n8n?
Self-hosting / data residency required. You're over 50K ops/month. You want AI agents (LangChain nodes). You want unlimited custom code in workflows.
How much does Make (Integromat) cost?
Free: 1K ops. Core: $9/mo (10K). Pro: $16/mo (10K, more features). Scales to ~$300/mo.
How much does n8n cost?
Self-hosted: ~$20/mo. Cloud: $20-$50/mo for unlimited execs.
Can I use both Make (Integromat) and n8n?
Often yes — we build hybrid setups all the time. Make for prettier no-code at small scale. n8n for serious workflows + AI agents.
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