Which is better for AI agents: n8n, Make, or Zapier?

n8n. Open-source, self-host, a native AI Agent node, full control over LLM APIs, OpenRouter, and MCP servers. Make and Zapier work with AI through third-party plugins and cost more at scale.

Can you use Zapier for production AI agents?

Yes, but it gets expensive: at 10k+ operations per month the price runs 5–10× higher than n8n. It fits a prototype or a small-volume use case (≤1k ops/month).

n8n self-host or cloud — which to choose?

Self-host if data residency matters (RU/EU), you have DevOps capacity, and you need custom MCP servers. Cloud if your team has no DevOps, volumes are predictable, and you need managed availability.

How much does migrating from Zapier to n8n cost?

2–4 weeks of work by 1 operations engineer for 50–200 live zaps. The main bottleneck — re-mapping triggers and testing. ROI — 6–12 months on a typical use case.

Which platform is better for compliance with Russian regulation (152-FZ)?

Only n8n self-host — data stays on your own servers. Zapier has been blocked in Russia since September 12, 2024. Make is hosted in the EU/US, which creates compliance risks for the personal data of Russian citizens.

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n8n, Make, or Zapier — which one is right for your team?

4 questions about your volume, data, budget, and AI stack — we recommend a platform and send a migration checklist to your email.

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1. What's your monthly operation volume (executions / zaps / scenarios)?

Count every automated run in your current stack — even if they're spread across different tools right now.

2. What kind of data flows through your automation?

If you fall under 152-FZ, medical, or banking regulation — choose "high sensitivity".

3. Your target budget for an automation platform?

Platform SaaS bill only; development is separate.

4. How central is the AI stack to your processes?

"Core" = multi-step LLM agents, MCP servers, OpenRouter, tool-use within a single flow.

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