n8n vs Make (Integromat): Which Should You Choose?

n8n

Source-available workflow automation that combines visual building with custom code and AI agents.

n8n is a workflow automation platform built for technical teams that want the speed of no-code without giving up the flexibility of code. You build automations on a visual canvas by connecting nodes for over 400 apps and services, and can drop into JavaScript or Python whenever a step needs custom logic. Its AI capabilities let you build agents whose reasoning is traceable step by step on the canvas, making it a popular choice for RAG pipelines, IT operations, security automation, and lead workflows. Because the source is available and the platform is self-hostable, teams with strict data requirements can run n8n entirely on their own infrastructure, while n8n Cloud offers a managed option. With one of the most popular repositories on GitHub, the community contributes thousands of ready-made workflow templates.

Make (Integromat)

The visual AI automation platform — connect 3,000+ apps, data, and AI models with a drag-and-drop builder.

Make (formerly Integromat) is a visual automation platform for connecting apps, data, and AI models into workflows and agents. You build 'scenarios' on a free-form canvas, wiring together triggers, actions, routers, and iterators across 3,000+ prebuilt app integrations — and can drop in code or natural-language prompts where you need them. Newer capabilities add AI agents that adapt in real time and Make Grid for managing automations at scale, with enterprise security including SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliance. Make's per-operation (credit) pricing tends to be cheaper at volume than per-task tools. The free plan includes 1,000 credits per month with the full visual builder; Core is $12/month, Pro $21/month, and Teams $38/month (each for 10,000 credits), unlocking unlimited active scenarios, the Make API, priority execution, and team features.