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AI agents & automation

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Guides and comparisons

n8n

Building AI agents and automations, billed per workflow run

AI agents and automationFree plan2 guides
Starter €20/mo, Pro €50/mo (billed annually); free self-hosted edition

Make

Visual no-code automations and AI agents linking your creator apps

AI agents and automationFree plan1 guide
Free plan (1,000 credits/month); paid Core, Pro and Teams plans

Pricing at a glance

ToolPricingFree plan / trialBest for
n8nStarter €20/mo, Pro €50/mo (billed annually); free self-hosted editionFree self-hosted Community Edition; 14-day cloud trialBuilding AI agents and automations, billed per workflow run
MakeFree plan (1,000 credits/month); paid Core, Pro and Teams plansYes, 1,000 credits/monthVisual no-code automations and AI agents linking your creator apps

Official sources, checked Nov 2026. n8n · Make. Prices in USD unless shown otherwise. Vendors change pricing, so confirm on their site before buying.

The platforms

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#1

n8n

Starter €20/mo, Pro €50/mo (billed annually); free self-hosted edition

Pros
  • A whole workflow run counts as one execution
  • Unlimited users and workflows on every plan
  • Free self-hosted option
Cons
  • Prices are in euros
  • Self-hosting needs technical skills
  • Business jumps to €667/mo
Pricing checked Nov 2026 · official pricingTry n8n
#2

Make

Free plan (1,000 credits/month); paid Core, Pro and Teams plans

Pros
  • Free plan to build and test
  • Visual drag-and-drop scenario builder
  • Thousands of app integrations
Cons
  • Credit-based billing takes planning
  • Paid price depends on credit volume
  • More setup than a single-purpose AI tool
Pricing checked Nov 2026 · official pricingTry Make

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