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Make vs n8n

Closed-source hosted vs open-source self-hostable automation.

Make is a hosted product. n8n is open-source, self-hostable, similar capability.

At a glance

Maken8n
HostingManagedSelf-host or cloud
PriceUsage-basedFree (self-host) or paid
Data privacySaaSSelf-hostable for full control

When to pick Make

No-ops preference.

When to pick n8n

Self-hosting, data privacy, full control.

My verdict

n8n for technical teams with self-host capacity. Make for faster time-to-value.

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