Architecture & TCO Guide 2026
Make.com vs n8n
Comparing managed enterprise cloud infrastructure against self-hosted open-source Node.js workflows.
Quick Decision Matrix
Choose Make if:
You want zero server maintenance, high-availability managed uptime, 1,800+ pre-built SaaS OAuth connectors, and instant team onboarding without managing Docker containers.
Get Make (Code: veysi21) →Choose n8n if:
You have dedicated DevOps engineers, strict on-premise data residency compliance requirements, and want to run unlimited workflows on your own AWS/Hetzner VPS infrastructure.
Requires VPS Server Maintenance| Criteria | Make.com | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting Model | 100% Fully Managed Cloud | Self-Hosted (Docker/VPS) or Cloud |
| Maintenance Overhead | Zero (Cloud SLA included) | Requires server patches, DB backups, queue scaling |
| OAuth App Ecosystem | 1,800+ 1-Click verified integrations | 500+ Nodes (Requires custom API setup for some) |
| Code Customization | Built-in formula parser & HTTP/JSON modules | Full JavaScript & Python code nodes |