Comparison • Updated 2025

Make.com vs n8n The Ultimate Workflow Automation Battle

Stop paying per "operation." Discover why n8n on OpenHosst is the superior, cost-effective alternative to Make.com and Zapier for scaling your business.

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The "At a Glance" Matrix

See why OpenHosst is the logical choice for developers.

Feature Make.com n8n (Cloud) n8n (OpenHosst)
Pricing Model Per Operation (High Cost) Per Execution Flat Rate ($1/mo)
Workflow Limits Limited by Plan Tiered Limits Unlimited
Execution Limits Strict Monthly Caps Tiered Caps Unlimited
Complex Workflows Expensive (Loops cost extra) Efficient Efficient & Unlimited
Data Privacy Shared Cloud (SaaS) Shared Cloud (SaaS) Private Server
Custom Code Limited JS / Python Full JS / Python Access

Pricing: The "Operation" Trap

When comparing make.com vs n8n pricing, the difference is in the metrics. Make.com charges per "operation"—every single step counts. A loop processing 1,000 rows can burn your budget in minutes.

With OpenHosst, you pay for server performance, not for how many times your automation runs.

Cost vs Scale

10k Operations $29/mo (Make)
100k Operations $100+/mo (Make)
Unlimited Operations $1/mo (OpenHosst)

Fair-Code Power

Native JavaScript Support
Python Scripting
Advanced AI Agents (LangChain)
Git Version Control

Built for Builders

While Make.com offers a polished "no-code" interface, it often hits a wall with complex logic. n8n is "fair-code," allowing you to use custom JavaScript and Python directly within nodes.

This makes n8n the superior choice for developers and data engineers who need granular control over their workflow automation.

Pros & Cons Comparison

M Make.com

Pros

  • Highly visual interface
  • Massive template library
  • Easy for absolute beginners

Cons

  • Pricing scales poorly (Per Operation)
  • Closed source (Vendor lock-in)
  • Shared US/EU server data hosting

n n8n (OpenHosst)

Pros

  • Unbeatable cost ($1/mo Flat)
  • Unlimited Executions & Workflows
  • 100% Data Ownership
  • Fair-code (Exportable)

Considerations

  • Slightly steeper learning curve
  • Requires server set up (We handle this)

Make.com vs Zapier vs n8n

Zapier

Best for simple "if this, then that" tasks.

Most Expensive

Make.com

Best for visual workflows with moderate data.

Moderate Cost

n8n

Best for complex, data-heavy, AI automation.

Lowest Cost

Frequently Asked Questions

Clarifying the differences between n8n and Make.com

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