Automation · Cost comparison
n8n vs MakeExecution billing vs operation billing.
Verdict
n8n is cheaper for workflows with more than 4 steps running more than 300 times per month. For complex workflows at moderate-to-high volume, n8n wins on cost every time. Make is better if you prefer a visual no-code interface and your workflows are simple. For AI-heavy workflows, n8n's execution model saves significantly.
Plan pricing — March 2026
Annual billing shown.
| n8n Cloud | Make | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Billing unit | Per execution (full run) | Per operation (each step) | |
| Entry plan | €20.00/mo — 2500 executions | $9.00/mo — 10000 ops | 1 |
| Mid plan | €50.00/mo — 10000 executions | $16.00/mo — 10000 ops | |
| Self-hosting | Free (infra ~$6–15/mo) | Not available | 1 |
| AI nodes | Yes — native LLM nodes | Yes — HTTP + AI module | |
| Free plan | Trial only | Yes — 1,000 ops/mo |
Real-world cost examples
Same workflow, different bill.
Simple webhook-to-sheet workflow
3-step workflow: webhook trigger → transform data → write to Google Sheet. Runs 500 times/month.
Make
$0
1,500 ops — free plan (1,000 ops included)
n8n Cloud
€20
500 executions — Starter plan
AI content pipeline
12-step AI workflow: RSS feed → classify → LLM summary → format → post to CMS → notify team. Runs 1,000/month.
Make
$29.00/mo
12,000 ops — Teams plan needed
n8n Cloud
€20.00/mo
1,000 executions — Starter plan
When to choose each
n8n
Multi-step workflows at volume
AI/LLM workflows
Technical team
Data residency requirements
Cost matters at scale
Make
Visual builder preferred
Low-to-medium volume
Non-technical team
Complex branching without code
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Prices updated daily · Last fetch: Mar 26, 2026
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