Make vs n8n + ManageN8N
Love Make's visual builder? n8n offers the same experience with unlimited operations, data ownership, and no vendor lock-in.
An Honest Assessment
Make is a great product. Here's where n8n offers more.
What Make Does Well
Beautiful Visual Builder
Make pioneered the visual workflow builder. n8n's interface is similar and equally capable.
Good Documentation
Make has excellent docs. n8n's community and documentation have grown substantially.
Established Platform
Make (formerly Integromat) is mature. n8n has rapidly caught up and surpasses in key areas.
Where n8n + ManageN8N Exceeds
Unlimited Operations
No counting operations or worrying about overages. Run your automations as much as you need.
Data Sovereignty
Keep sensitive data on your own infrastructure. Critical for compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
True Code Freedom
Run any JavaScript or Python code. Install npm packages. No artificial limitations.
Advanced Logic
Complex branching, loops, merge nodes, and error handling that Make can't match.
Resource Control
Allocate exactly the resources you need. No throttling during peak usage.
No Vendor Risk
Your automations aren't dependent on Make's business decisions or pricing changes.
Detailed Comparison
| Feature | Make | n8n + ManageN8N |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Operations-based pricing | Unlimited executions |
| Monthly Cost (10k ops) | $9-$16/month | Fixed hosting (~$20-50) |
| Monthly Cost (100k+ ops) | $29-$299+/month | Same fixed cost |
| Data Ownership | Stored on Make's servers | 100% yours, self-hosted |
| Custom Code Execution | JavaScript module (limited) | Full JS/Python with npm packages |
| Self-Hosting Option | No | Yes, full control |
| Visual Builder | Excellent (their strength) | Excellent (similar approach) |
| Error Handling | Good, built-in handlers | Advanced, customizable |
| API/HTTP Requests | Flexible HTTP module | Flexible HTTP + 700+ nodes |
| Data Transformations | Good function support | Native Code node + functions |
| Team Collaboration | Team plans available | Self-managed teams |
| Enterprise Features | Enterprise tier required | Available in all self-hosted |
Self-Hosting Made Simple
The power of self-hosted n8n without the complexity
One-Click Deployment
Deploy n8n to your preferred infrastructure in minutes, not hours.
24/7 Expert Support
Get help from n8n experts whenever you need it—no waiting for community responses.
Migration Assistance
Our team helps you migrate your Make scenarios to n8n workflows.
Managed Updates
We handle updates, backups, and security so you can focus on automations.
Ready to Own Your Automation?
Get the visual workflow experience you love from Make, with unlimited operations, data sovereignty, and no vendor lock-in.
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