Zapier vs Make vs n8n

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Zapier, Make, and n8n are the three leading workflow automation platforms, each targeting different user profiles. Zapier offers the simplest experience with the largest app catalog, ideal for non-technical users automating basic tasks. Make provides visual flow building with advanced logic at lower cost. n8n is the open-source alternative offering self-hosting, unlimited executions, and code-level customization for technical teams who need full control over their automation infrastructure.

Zapier

Free 100 tasks/mo, from $29.99/mo
price
7,000+ apps
app integrations
Linear step-by-step
visual builder
No
self-hosting
Code by Zapier (JS/Python)
custom code
Auto-retry, error notifications
error handling

Make

Free 1,000 ops/mo, from $10.59/mo
price
2,000+ apps
app integrations
Canvas flowchart (most flexible)
visual builder
No
self-hosting
HTTP module, custom functions
custom code
Error routes, break/retry modules
error handling

n8n

Free self-hosted, Cloud from €24/mo
price
400+ built-in nodes
app integrations
Node-based canvas
visual builder
Yes, Docker/npm
self-hosting
Full JavaScript/Python nodes
custom code
Error workflows, retry logic
error handling

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