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WORKFLOW AUTOMATION · MIGRATION GUIDE

Switching from n8n to Make

No native importer moves workflows between n8n and Make; scenarios are rebuilt by hand.

Quick verdict: Move to Make if you want a more polished no-code builder for business users, the larger app-connector library, or a lower cloud entry price.

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Switching Cost & Friction Estimator

Most buyers only budget for the new subscription. This estimates the hidden labor, data-cleanup, and retraining cost of actually making the switch.

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Estimate assumes: 1 hour of data-mapping/cleaning labor per 2,000 records, a blended $75/hr ops rate, tiered migration & cleaning tooling fees, and 4 hours of retraining per seat at a $45/hr fully-loaded rate.

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Total Hidden Switching Cost $0

    Why teams move from n8n to Make

    Lower cloud entry price

    $12/mo against $20/mo.

    No-code visual builder

    Built for business users, not just developers.

    3,000+ app connectors

    A larger library than n8n’s cloud tiers.

    How the migration actually works

    You lose n8n’s free self-hosted option and its execution-based (not per-step) billing — Make has no self-hosted tier at all.

    StepWhat you do
    1Export your dataExport scenarios/workflows, documents/templates, or tickets/contacts as applicable from the old tool.
    2Create your Make account (Core plan)Create your Make account (Core plan) and rebuild your first scenario using its visual builder.
    3Rebuild your scenariosRecreate each workflow as a Make scenario using its visual builder.
    4Reconnect integrationsReconnect any apps, channels or connectors the new tool needs.
    5Test with a real workflow before rolling outRun one real case through the new tool end to end.
    6Cancel the old planOnce the new tool is handling real work cleanly, cancel the old subscription.

    What this path doesn’t do for you:

    n8n’s free self-hosted Community Edition and code-step flexibility have no Make equivalent — Make runs cloud-only.

    Pricing side by side

    Plann8nMake
    Pricing basisFull executionsCredits per action
    Entry priceStarter $20/mo (2,500 executions)Core $12/mo (10,000 credits)
    Self-hostingFree, open-source Community EditionNot offered
    AudienceTechnical/developer teamsNo-code, business users

    Standard list prices checked on each vendor’s pricing page on September 23, 2026.

    Feature parity check

    Capabilityn8nMake
    Self-hostingFree, open-sourceNot offered
    BillingFull executionsCredits per action
    Price$20/mo (2,500 executions)$12/mo (10,000 credits)

    Going the other direction, or want the full comparison first?

    Read the Make vs n8n comparison Switching from Make to n8n instead?

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Make import n8n workflows?

    No. Rebuild scenarios by hand in Make’s visual builder.

    Will I save money?

    On Make’s cloud plan, yes at entry — but you lose n8n’s free self-hosted option if you were using it.

    Is Make easier to learn?

    Generally, yes, for non-technical users — it is built as a no-code, business-user-first tool.

    Do my scenarios/workflows carry over?

    No native importer exists between Make and n8n; workflows are rebuilt by hand in the new tool’s builder, or via a third-party conversion service.

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