Social media automation is now a must-have, but your choice of tool can make or break your workflow. At Kontenti, we’ve used both Make.com and n8n in production — here’s our honest 2026 comparison.
What’s the Difference Between n8n and Make.com?
Make.com (formerly Integromat) is a no-code cloud platform. Intuitive, quick to set up, perfect for beginners. n8n is an open-source tool you can self-host on your own server — full control, no execution limits, zero per-run fees.
Cost Comparison in 2026
| Feature | Make.com | n8n (self-hosted) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | From €9 (10k ops) | €0 (server ~€5/month) |
| Execution limits | Yes (ops/month) | No limits |
| Hosting | Make’s cloud | Your server (full control) |
| Data privacy | Data stored at Make | Data stays on your server |
| Learning curve | Low | Medium |
| Integrations | 1500+ | 400+ (growing fast) |
When to Choose Make.com
- You’re just starting with automation
- You don’t want to manage a server
- You need integrations with niche tools
- You prefer a visual drag-and-drop interface
When to Choose n8n
- You have a server or VPS (even at €5/month)
- You process high volumes of data
- Client data privacy is a priority
- You want unlimited automations at no extra cost
- You’re building an agency or SaaS on automation
Our Decision at Kontenti
We started with Make.com — a great tool for launching quickly. But as our automations scaled to hundreds of posts per day (Instagram, LinkedIn, Stories, Reels), costs started climbing. Migrating to self-hosted n8n allowed us to:
- Cut automation costs by ~85%
- Run unlimited parallel workflows
- Keep client data exclusively on our own server
- Build advanced conditional logic impossible in Make
For a marketing agency or business planning to scale — n8n is the better long-term investment. For a solopreneur taking first steps — Make.com still wins on simplicity.
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