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n8n vs Make vs Zapier: which one for a small business

Kim CapelBy Kim CapelUpdated 19 Oct 2026 · 6 min
In 20 secondsZapier if you want speed and have no technical person; Make if you need visual workflows with lots of logic; n8n if you want control, AI agents and low costs at volume.

What's the main difference?

All three connect apps without code, but they charge and think differently. Zapier bills per task, Make per credit, and n8n can run on your own server.

ToolBest forPricing modelAI and agents
ZapierTeams with no technical personPer taskZapier Agents, limited to its actions
MakeComplex visual workflowsPer creditAI inside scenarios
n8nControl and volumePer execution or self-hostedNative AI and agent nodes (since 2023)

Which do we recommend for a business in Andorra?

To start, the one your team will actually maintain. If the project includes AI agents or high volume, n8n usually works out cheaper. If you're only connecting two or three apps, Zapier is faster.

FAQ

Do I need a developer?

Not for Zapier or Make. For self-hosted n8n you'll want someone to maintain the server.

Where does my data live?

With Zapier and Make, on their servers. With self-hosted n8n, on yours.

Kim Capel
Kim Capel

Founder of Visualtec (2005). AI, automation and SEO consultant with 20+ years in digital marketing.

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