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n8n vs Make: Don't choose the wrong one (2025)

10 minutesIntermediatePractitionerJack RobertsAutomations

Jack Roberts. A working automation builder names the three considerations that actually drive the choice — native AI agents, self-hosting, and the long-term roadmap of each tool — including notes from a conversation with Make's head of Applied AI on where Make is heading. Closely mirrors the article's "don't switch just because of shiny-object syndrome" framing.

AI Expert note

Treat the specific product comparison as version-sensitive. n8n and Make are changing quickly; use this video for the decision criteria, then verify current pricing, hosting, AI-agent features and connector limits before choosing a stack.

What you should get from this

Choose an automation platform based on hosting, AI-agent fit, integrations and maintenance tradeoffs instead of product hype.

Watch or know first

Know the basic trigger/action model from Zapier, Make or n8n.

Last reviewed: May 18, 2026

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