Automation Platform Comparison
Compare Zapier, n8n, Make, Activepieces, and Pipedream across 15 features. Set your priorities to get a weighted score.
Select up to 3 priorities to weight the scores (optional)
| Feature | Zapier From $29.99/mo | n8n From $24/mo (cloud) | Make From $10.59/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 100 tasks/mo | Unlimited (self-hosted) | 1,000 ops/mo |
| Ease of use | Excellent | Good | Good |
| App integrations | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| No-code builder | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Branching logic | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Error handling | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Self-hosting | No | Excellent | No |
| Code execution | Fair | Excellent | Good |
| API flexibility | Fair | Excellent | Good |
| AI capabilities | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Team collaboration | Good | Good | Good |
| Version control | Fair | Good | Fair |
| Webhook triggers | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Database support | Fair | Excellent | Good |
| Cost at scale | Limited | Excellent | Good |
| Community size | Excellent | Good | Good |
How to choose the right platform
For non-technical teams
Zapier is the easiest to start with. 7,000+ integrations, drag-and-drop builder, and a huge community for support.
For developers & cost-conscious teams
n8n gives you full code access and free self-hosting. Unlimited executions, Git version control, and custom nodes.
For visual workflow builders
Make (formerly Integromat) offers the most powerful visual builder with advanced branching, error handling, and data transformation.
Frequently asked questions
Which automation platforms does this tool compare?+
The tool compares Zapier, n8n, Make (formerly Integromat), Activepieces, and Pipedream side by side across 15 features, including ease of use, app integrations, branching logic, self-hosting, code execution, cost at scale, and community size.
How are the feature ratings determined?+
Ratings are editorial assessments on a five-level scale (excellent to none), based on each platform’s documented capabilities, pricing model, and typical user experience. They are not automated benchmarks, so always verify details that matter to you against the platform’s own documentation before committing.
How does the weighted score work?+
You mark which features matter most to you, and the tool recalculates each platform’s score so your priorities count more heavily. Two teams with different priorities — say, self-hosting versus ease of use — can get very different rankings from the same underlying data.
Is the pricing information up to date?+
The pricing and free-tier figures reflect each platform’s published entry-level plans at the time the comparison was written. Automation platforms change pricing frequently, so treat the figures as a starting point and confirm current pricing on each vendor’s site.
Is this tool free, and is my data sent anywhere?+
Yes, it is completely free with no signup. The comparison runs entirely in your browser — your priority selections are not sent to any server.
Which platform should I choose?+
It depends on your team. Zapier is the easiest entry point for non-technical teams with the largest integration catalog. n8n and Activepieces suit developers and cost-conscious teams thanks to self-hosting. Make offers the strongest visual builder, and Pipedream is built for developers who want to write code in their workflows.