n8n, Make or Zapier — which should my business use?
Zapier is the easiest to start with and has the most integrations, but gets expensive at volume. Make is more visual and cheaper for complex multi-step scenarios. n8n can be self-hosted, handles large volumes cost-effectively and is strong for AI workflows, but needs more technical setup. We choose based on volume, data sensitivity and who will maintain it.
- Low volume, simple: Zapier
- Complex logic, moderate volume: Make
- High volume, AI-heavy or data-sensitive: n8n (cloud or self-hosted)
