Make (formerly Integromat) vs n8n
A side-by-side look at Make (formerly Integromat) (the paid SaaS) and n8n (the open source alternative). Use this page to decide if the switch fits your team and workflow.
| Make (formerly Integromat) | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Visual automation builder. | Node-based automation tool — self-host or cloud. |
| License | Proprietary SaaS | Sustainable Use License (source-available, free for self-host) |
| Pricing | Free tier; Core from $9/month. | Free to self-host · optional paid hosted plan |
| Self-host option | No | Yes — difficulty 2/5 |
| Hosted cloud available | Yes (only option) | Yes |
| Desktop apps | Varies by product | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Mobile apps | Official apps typically available | None official |
Best for
Visual scenario builder with similar node-based flows.
n8n strengths
- 400+ integrations out of the box.
- Visual editor plus code nodes for flexibility.
- Active community building templates.
n8n weaknesses
- License is "fair-code" — not strict OSI open source.
- Cloud pricing scales with active executions.
- Some integrations lag behind Zapier's freshest APIs.
What's the catch with Make (formerly Integromat)?
- Pricing based on operations, not tasks — confusing.
- Learning curve for complex scenarios.
- Not self-hostable.
Still unsure?
Check the full list of alternatives to Make (formerly Integromat): see Make (formerly Integromat) alternatives, or learn more about n8n on its project page.
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