Buyer guide
n8n, Zapier or Make: which automation platform suits your business?
Updated 2026-10-22
Short answer: Zapier is the easiest to start with and connects to the most apps. Make is visual and often cheaper for complex flows. n8n can be self-hosted and suits companies that want more control over data and cost. An agency can help you pick based on your tools and volume.
Zapier
- Easiest for non-technical teams.
- Pricing is based on the number of tasks per month (see Zapier pricing).
Make
- Visual builder that handles branching and loops well.
- Pricing is based on operations or credits per month (see Make pricing).
n8n
- Can run in n8n's cloud or on your own server.
- Popular for AI workflows and when data must stay in-house (see n8n pricing).
Microsoft Power Automate
If your company already runs on Microsoft 365, Power Automate may already be included in some licences. Check Microsoft's pricing page.
Agencies to look at
- Automation Consulting Services (United States)
- Atomic Actions (United States)
- Goodspeed (United Kingdom)
- Makeitfuture (Romania)
- Connex Digital (United States)
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Questions
Which is cheapest?
It depends on volume. Compare the published price for your expected number of runs per month on each pricing page.
Can we switch later?
Yes, but workflows need to be rebuilt. Choosing well at the start saves time.
Sources
Vendor prices change. Check the source page for current figures. Ranges marked "rough" are guidance from how agencies describe their work, not survey results.