The two in one line
- n8n: open source, self-hostable, aimed at devs, per-execution pricing that is very friendly at scale.
- Make (formerly Integromat): 100% hosted, a very polished UI, a huge catalog of native apps, per-operation pricing.
Comparison
| Criterion | n8n | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Open source + cloud | Hosted only (SaaS) |
| Self-hosting | Yes (free on your server) | No |
| Ease (no-code) | Medium | High |
| Native integrations | Many + HTTP for everything | More apps out of the box |
| Custom code | Excellent (code nodes) | Limited |
| Price at scale | Very good (self-host) | Rises with operations |
| Best for | Technical teams, volume, control | Speed, no-code, many apps |
Which one to choose
- Choose n8n if you have some technical background and want self-hosting, full control and a low price at volume. Ideal if you'll automate a lot.
- Choose Make if you want to start fast with no servers, a very visual UI and the biggest catalog of native apps.
- For GoHighLevel: both connect through API/webhooks. n8n wins on cost as volume grows; Make wins on time-to-launch.
Our recommendation
If the agency is serious about automation, self-hosted n8n pays for itself in the medium term. If you need results this week and don't want to touch servers, Make. Many agencies start on Make and move to n8n as they scale.