Make.com vs n8n Self Hosted: Which Kills Your Workflow Fatigue?
You’re a solopreneur. You’re juggling 15 hats. You’ve tried Zapier, IFTTT, and Microsoft Power Automate. They’re either too clunky, too expensive, or too limited. Now you’re staring at two options: Make.com (the no-code automation platform that’s 2024’s “hey, I just automated my life” tool) and n8n self-hosted (the open-source alternative that promises freedom but demands technical grit). Here’s the problem: they both claim to solve the same pain point — redundant, time-sinking tasks — but they do it in ways that feel like choosing between a Tesla and a Honda Civic. One is polished and effortless. The other is raw potential waiting for your wrench. ...