Make vs n8n Don’t Make the Wrong Choice
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Video Summary: Make vs n8n: Don’t Make the Wrong Choice
Presenter: Jack Roberts
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Key Considerations When Choosing an Automation Platform:
- Capability
- Make.com is linear, while n8n offers nonlinear capabilities with AI agents.
- Make.com is more beginner-friendly, especially for those new to automation.
- N8N requires a steeper learning curve but allows advanced users more flexibility (e.g., importing CURL commands).
- AI Agents
- n8n’s AI agents are easier to troubleshoot, but both platforms can achieve similar outcomes.
- Agents in n8n are more intuitive; Make.com’s agents are currently linear and more complex to debug.
- Self-hosting and Cost
- n8n offers self-hosting at ~$120/year for unlimited runs versus Make.com’s subscription model (where costs can increase with usage).
- Make.com provides a free tier for beginners.
- Time Investment
- Time taken to build automations can vary; beginners should consider starting with Make.com.
- n8n may allow for faster building once the user is familiar with the interface.
- Long-Term Strategy
- Begin with Make.com if exploring automation for the first time, then transition to n8n for more complex needs.
- Evaluate both platforms as your automation requirements evolve.
Final Thoughts:
- Most users start with Make.com and transition to n8n as their needs change, encouraged by the balance of user-friendliness and capability.
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