n8n vs Zapier vs Make: free plans compared
Short version: Make for multi-step workflows on a hosted free plan (1,000 credits a month, routers and filters, 2 active scenarios). Zapier Free for simple two-step Zaps, capped at 100 tasks a month. n8n has no free cloud plan, only a trial; it is free if you self-host the Community Edition.
| Tool | What you get | Limits | Card required | The catch | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make | 1,000 credits a month, no-code visual workflow builder, 3,500+ apps, routers and filters, 1 MB data storage and 1 data store. | 1,000 credits a month, 2 active scenarios, 15-minute minimum interval | Vendor doesn't say | Only 2 active scenarios and runs at most every 15 minutes; scenarios stop when credits run out and unused credits expire. | make.com/en/pricing checked 2026-10-22 |
| Zapier | Zaps, Tables and Forms, with 100 tasks a month. | 100 tasks/month; two-step Zaps | Vendor doesn't say | Zaps are two-step only (one trigger, one action), and every step and connector call uses tasks. | zapier.com/pricing checked 2026-10-25 |
| n8n | Self-hosted n8n Community Edition; hosted n8n Cloud offers a free trial with 800 Assistant credits and 1,000 executions. | Cloud is paid; self-host needs server | No (stated by vendor) | Cloud is a trial only; self-hosting means running your own server. | n8n.io/pricing checked 2026-10-23 |
Every row is taken from the vendor's official pricing page, checked 2026-10-22 to 2026-10-25. "Vendor doesn't say" means the official page does not mention it. Plans change, so confirm on the vendor's site.
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FAQ
Is n8n free?
The self-hosted Community Edition is free, but you run it on your own server. n8n Cloud offers a free trial (800 Assistant credits and 1,000 executions), not a free plan (checked 2026-10-23).
How many tasks does Zapier's free plan include?
100 tasks a month, with two-step Zaps (one trigger, one action). Every step and connector call uses tasks (checked 2026-10-25).
What are the limits of Make's free plan?
1,000 credits a month, 2 active scenarios and a 15-minute minimum interval between runs. Scenarios stop when credits run out, and unused credits expire (checked 2026-10-22).
Do they need a credit card?
n8n's pricing page says no card is needed. Zapier's and Make's pricing pages don't say either way.