Major platforms in the AI Automation space

• make-dot-com - starts at 20/month
• n8n - selfhosted possible
• gumloop - 97 / month

YouTubers

• Nick Saraev

• Stephen G Pope

• Nick Puru

• Jono Catliff

Comparisons

Stephen G Pope

Make vs n8n—The Wrong Choice Will Cost You

AI Summary

Video Summary: Choosing the Right Automation Platform - Make vs. n8n

Pricing and Features

• Both Make and n8n offer tiered pricing with different plans: Starter, Pro, and Enterprise.
• Additional tiers provide access to more features.
• Users can select the number of operations they want to purchase per month.
• Make charges per operation, while n8n charges per workflow execution.
• Make allows unlimited active scenarios on paid plans, while n8n limits to five active workflows on the starter plan.
• n8n limits the number of concurrent executions, whereas Make does not.
• Make has strict data limits on file sizes and data transfer, while n8n does not track data transfer.

Community Edition

• n8n offers a Community Edition that users can self-host, potentially saving money but requiring technical server management skills.

User Interface and Experience

• Both platforms have a similar interface with slight differences in terminology.
• Make has a more polished look with color-coded modules and an auto-align feature.
• n8n feels more technical and less visually organized.

Building Automations

• Make requires testing the entire automation, while n8n allows testing individual modules.
• Make uses built-in functions for data manipulation, while n8n allows for JavaScript code, offering more flexibility but requiring coding knowledge.
• Make is more user-friendly for non-technical users, while n8n caters to those comfortable with coding.

AI Adoption and Features

• Both platforms are adopting AI features, but n8n is moving faster with features like AI agents that can orchestrate processes.
• Make requires manual setup for similar AI functionalities, while n8n simplifies the process with integrated tools.

Decision Factors

• Make is suitable for those new to automation or businesses not wanting to develop a technical team.
• n8n is ideal for those with long-term AI automation plans and the capability to manage technical aspects.

Community and Support

• The noode Architects Community offers support, workshops, and resources for both Make and n8n users.

Conclusion

• Make is recommended for ease of use and non-technical adopters.
• n8n is recommended for its technical flexibility and advanced AI features.

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