Make vs n8n pricing (2026)
At a typical 5,000 runs × 5 steps per month, Make comes out cheaper on list price (estimate below). Data checked Oct 18, 2026.
| Make | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing unit | credit | execution |
| How usage is counted | Most module actions = 1 credit (including reading data/triggers); some Make AI Provider features use more. Router and error handlers are free. Credits replaced operations on Aug 27 (per Make FAQ). | One execution = one full workflow run, regardless of the number of steps. |
| Free plan | Yes · 1,000 credits/mo, 15-min minimum interval | No · No free cloud plan (14-day trial, 1,000 executions). Community Edition is free to self-host. |
| Cheapest paid plan | $16 Core, per month | $24 Starter, per month |
| Plans | Free, Core, Pro, Teams, Enterprise | Starter, Pro, Business, Enterprise, Community Edition (self-hosted) |
| Self-hosting | Cloud only | Community Edition is free on GitHub (you pay only for your server). Business plan ($800/mo annual) is self-hosted only. |
| Last checked | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Estimated monthly cost (monthly billing, list prices) | ||
| 500 runs × 3 steps / mo | $16Core · 2,000 credits | $24Starter · 500 executions |
| 5,000 runs × 5 steps / mo | $48Core · 30,000 credits | $60Pro · 5,000 executions |
| 50,000 runs × 5 steps / mo | $480Core · 300,000 credits | Contact salesEnterprise · 50,000 executions |
| Try Make | Try n8n | |
Estimates use published list prices and simplified usage rules (see each tool page). AI steps, premium apps, seats and taxes are not included. Always confirm on the vendor's pricing page.
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