Automation Platform Pricing in 2025: What's Changed?
Choosing between n8n, Make (formerly Integromat), and Zapier isn't just about features - it's about understanding the real costs. Each platform uses different pricing metrics, making direct comparison tricky.
Key Pricing Insight
The same workflow can cost $0/month on self-hosted n8n, $29/month on Make, or $250+/month on Zapier - depending on complexity and volume.
Quick Pricing Overview (January 2025)
- n8n Self-Hosted: Free (+ €5-20 VPS cost)
- n8n Cloud: From €20/month (2.5K executions)
- Make: From $9/month (10K operations)
- Zapier: From $29.99/month (750 tasks)
Understanding the Metrics
- n8n Executions: One complete workflow run, regardless of steps
- Make Operations: Each action/module counts separately
- Zapier Tasks: Each action (not triggers) counts
Real-World Comparison: 10K Leads/Month
For a 5-step lead automation workflow at 10K leads/month:
- n8n Self-Hosted: €10/month (€120/year)
- n8n Cloud: €50/month (€600/year)
- Make: $99/month ($1,188/year)
- Zapier: $448.50/month ($5,382/year)
Annual savings with n8n vs Zapier: €5,200+
When to Choose Each
- n8n: Unlimited executions, complex workflows, budget-conscious
- Make: Visual builder preference, moderate volume
- Zapier: Non-technical users, simple automations, low volume
Need Help Choosing?
SUPALABS can analyze your workflows and recommend the most cost-effective solution.
الأسئلة الشائعة
n8n is an open-source workflow automation platform that connects apps and automates tasks. It uses a visual node-based editor where you create workflows by connecting triggers, actions, and logic nodes. You can self-host it for free or use n8n Cloud.
n8n offers advantages over Zapier: it's open-source, can be self-hosted (no per-task pricing), supports more complex logic, and provides better data transformation capabilities. Zapier is easier to use and has more pre-built integrations. Choose based on your technical comfort and budget.
Yes, n8n is fully open-source and free to self-host. You'll need a server (VPS from $5/month) and Docker for easy deployment. Self-hosting gives you unlimited workflows and executions with no per-task fees, plus full control over your data.
n8n can automate virtually any digital workflow: CRM updates, email sequences, social media posting, data synchronization, report generation, customer onboarding, inventory management, and integrations between 400+ apps including custom APIs.
Automation12 min2025-01-13
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