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Zapier vs Make vs n8n: Which Automation Platform for Marketing?
7 min blog.readSuffix May 2026
Three automation platforms, three different philosophies. Here's how to choose.
## Head-to-Head | Factor | Zapier | Make | n8n | |--------|--------|------|-----| | Pricing | Per task | Per ops (cheaper) | Self-hosted (free) | | Ease of use | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | | Flexibility | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | | Integrations | 6,000+ | 1,500+ | 500+ | | Data control | Cloud only | Cloud | Full (self-hosted) | Our pick: Zapier for simplicity, Make for value, n8n for control. Set up your automation stack.