N8N vs Zapier vs Make: Which Automation Tool to Choose?

Complete and updated comparison for 2026 between the three main workflow automation platforms. Find out which is the best option for your business, considering price, features, limits and flexibility.

Overview: Three Platforms, Three Approaches

The workflow automation market has grown exponentially in recent years. Companies of all sizes are looking for tools that connect their applications and automate repetitive tasks. The three most popular options are N8N, Zapier and Make (formerly Integromat), each with its own philosophy and target audience.

Zapier is the best-known platform, focused on simplicity and volume of ready-made integrations. Make (formerly Integromat) stands out for its advanced visual interface and competitive prices. Already the N8N is the open source option that offers maximum flexibility, the possibility of self-hosting and the elimination of artificial limits.

Comparison Table Detailed

Feature	N8N	Zapier	Make
Software type	Open-source (Fair-code)	Proprietary (SaaS)	Proprietary (SaaS)
Self-hosting	Yes, complete	Not available	Not available
Starting price	Free (self-hosted)	US$29.99/month	US$10.59/month
Monthly runs (basic plan)	Unlimited (self-hosted)	750 tasks	10,000 operations
Native integrations	400+ (growing)	7.000+	2.000+
Community Nodes	Yes, extensible	No	No
Custom code	JavaScript and Python	JavaScript (limited)	Basic functions
Visual interface	Canvas with pluggable nodes	Linear list of steps	Advanced Visual Canvas
Webhooks	Unlimited	Limited by plan	Limited by plan
Branching/Conditionals	IF, Switch, Advanced Merge	Paths (paid plans)	Router with filters
Data in Brazil (LGPD)	Yes (with lui.cx)	No	No
Support in Portuguese	Yes (with lui.cx)	No	No

Pros and Cons of Each Tool

N8N

Advantages

Open source — full transparency and control over software
Self-hosting available — your data stays on your server
No execution limits in the self-hosted model
Extensible with community nodes and custom code
Powerful visual interface with complex flows
Excellent value for money for intense use

Disadvantages

Fewer native integrations than Zapier (but growing quickly)
Self-hosting requires technical knowledge (solved with lui.cx)
Smaller community than Zapier, but very active and engaged

Zapier

Advantages

Largest number of ready-made integrations (7,000+)
Very simple interface, ideal for beginners
Large community and extensive documentation in English

Disadvantages

Price scales quickly — advanced plans cost hundreds of dollars
Strict limit on monthly tasks, charged per execution
Proprietary and closed software — no self-hosting
No support in Portuguese, documentation in English only
Complex flows with conditionals require Professional plan

Make (Integromat)

Advantages

Advanced visual interface, good for complex flows
More affordable price than Zapier on initial plans
Good number of integrations (2,000+)

Disadvantages

Proprietary software — no self-hosting option
Monthly transaction limits on all plans
Data stored on servers abroad
Billing in dollars, unfavorable for Brazilian companies
Not supported in Portuguese

Why the N8N is the best choice for Brazilian companies

For professionals and companies in Brazil, the N8N stands out as the most advantageous option due to a combination of factors that go beyond technical functionalities. See the main reasons:

Payment in Reais

With the N8N hosting from lui.cx, you pay in reais, without surprises with exchange rate variations. While Zapier and Make charge in dollars — which can mean a cost 5x higher at the current rate — at lui.cx the price is fixed and predictable.

LGPD Compliance

With the N8N self-hosted by lui.cx, your data remains on dedicated infrastructure. This facilitates compliance with the General Data Protection Law (LGPD), as you have full control over where and how data is processed.

Support in Portuguese

There is no support in Portuguese on Zapier or Make. At lui.cx, all communication is carried out in Brazilian Portuguese, from technical support to help documentation. Solving problems becomes much faster and more efficient.

No Artificial Limits

On Zapier, each "zap" executed consumes your monthly quota. In Make, each operation is accounted for. With the self-hosted N8N, your automations run without execution limits. Pay for the server, not the number of automated tasks.

Integrations with Brazilian Services

N8N allows you to create custom integrations with any API. This means that you can connect national ERPs, Brazilian payment gateways like Pix and PagSeguro, digital banks, NFe and any system that has an API — something much more limited in Zapier and Make.

Growing Brazilian Community

N8N has an active and rapidly growing Brazilian community. Telegram groups, YouTube channels and Portuguese forums offer community support, tutorials and ready-made templates for common use cases in the Brazilian market.

How lui.cx makes N8N simple to use

N8N's main barrier in relation to Zapier and Make is the need for infrastructure to run self-hosted. lui.cx completely eliminates this barrier. With our managed N8N hosting service you get:

Registration in minutes

Fill out the form, choose your plan and your N8N instance is automatically provisioned. No server setup, no command line, no Docker.

Managed infrastructure

SSL, backups, updates, monitoring — all managed by our technical team. You don't need to worry about server maintenance.

Support when you need it

Brazilian technical team ready to help with any infrastructure issue. Service in Portuguese, without barriers.

Fair price in reais

Plans from R$150/month with unlimited executions. No dollar charges, no credit card surprises, no limits that block your automations.

Ready to migrate from Zapier or Make to N8N?

Save up to 80% on automation costs when you switch from Zapier or Make to N8N hosted on lui.cx. Unlimited executions, payment in reais and support in Portuguese. We offer free migration of your existing workflows.

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