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The honest automation platform breakdown.
Three platforms. Real pricing. Where each one wins and where it doesn't. My personal recommendation included, but all three presented fairly.
3 platforms comparedApril 2026
Quick comparison
| Platform | Free Tier | Paid From | Ease of Use | Complexity Ceiling | AI Integrations | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make | 1,000 ops/mo | $10.59/mo | ●●●○○ | ●●●●● | ●●●●● | Complex workflows, AI-heavy builds |
| Zapier | 100 tasks/mo | $29.99/mo | ●●●●● | ●●●○○ | ●●●○○ | Simple automations, beginners |
| n8n | Self-host free | Cloud $24/mo | ●●○○○ | ●●●●● | ●●●●○ | Developers, self-hosters, technical teams |
What's inside
1Make Platform
2Zapier Platform
3n8n Platform
4The Verdict
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