n8n vs Zapier vs Make: Which Automation Tool Should You Actually Use?

Short summary

Zapier excels at simple, non-technical workflows with massive app support but bills per task at scale. Make handles branching logic and data transformation better than Zapier, still no-code but better for complexity. n8n is open-source and self-hosted with no per-task billing ceiling—ideal for high-volume automation but requires technical expertise to set up and maintain.

• •Zapier: breadth + simplicity, expensive at scale
• •Make: visual canvas with branching logic, better for complexity
• •n8n: open-source, no per-task billing, requires technical setup

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