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Criterion	Make	Zapier	n8n
Provider	—	Zapier	n8n GmbH
What it is for	A visual automation platform for building multi-step scenarios that connect apps and AI models.	A no-code platform for connecting apps with automated workflows (Zaps), AI agents, chatbots and tables.	A fair-code workflow automation tool with a visual editor, code steps and AI agent nodes, available as cloud or self-hosted.
Latest confirmed model	—	—	—
Main capabilities	Visual scenario builder with branches, routers and iterators Large library of app integrations AI and LLM modules inside scenarios Scheduling, error handlers and execution history Custom apps and webhooks	Zaps Multi-step Zaps, filters and paths (Depends on plan) Agents (Depends on plan) Chatbots (Depends on plan) Copilot (Depends on plan) MCP	Visual workflow editor AI agent and LLM nodes AI Assistant credits (Depends on plan) Self-hosting Public REST API
Free plan	Yes	Yes 100 tasks/month; two-step Zaps; 15-minute polling; 1 seat; Agents 400 activities/month	Yes Not stated on pricing page
Cheapest paid plan	Pricing not verified	Professional: $29.99/mo $19.99/mo billed annually Starting price for 750 tasks; scales up to $5,099 monthly for 2M tasks	No monthly list price
API access	Yes	Yes · docs (opens in a new tab)	Yes · docs (opens in a new tab)
Learning curve	—	Beginner-friendly	Some experience helps
Last verified	Oct 18, 2026	Oct 19, 2026	Oct 19, 2026

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