n8n vs Make.com: Why the Self-Hosted AI Automation Switch Matters

A gritty field report on n8n versus Make.com for AI automation workflows. Why the self-hosted option is worth the setup headache.

n8n vs Make.com: Why the Self-Hosted AI Automation Switch Matters
# n8n vs Make.com: Why the Self-Hosted AI Automation Switch Matters Every business owner says the same thing when their tech stack starts breaking. They want something that just works, until they realize their monthly automation bill is higher than their rent in Brickell. That is usually the moment they look at Make.com, Zapier, and eventually, n8n. In my experience building custom AI automation systems across South Florida, I have watched platforms rise and fall based on one simple metric: da...