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Make vs n8n (and Zapier)
Pick n8n if you want to self-host or drop into code. Pick Make if you want a hosted visual builder and no server. Zapier is still the default for non-technical teams, but it has no public individual affiliate program — so there is no Zapier partner button here.
| n8n | Make | Zapier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Host | Self-host or cloud | Cloud | Cloud |
| Audience | Technical teams | Ops and ops-adjacent | Non-technical teams |
| Affiliate | Active, no invented rate | 35% / 12 months | No public individual program |
Zapier has no public individual affiliate program.
Zapier in one line
It has a product. It has no commission here. We do not invent a program.
When n8n
When data cannot leave, when a step needs code, when you want a copy of the stack.
When Make
When you want a fast visual scenario and a connector catalog, without Kubernetes.
Disclosure
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