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I explored 3 popular Agentic Workflow building tools (n8n, make.com, zapier) to find what really works for different needs. Heres a summary :
👨💻 The engineer in me loved n8n — full control, self-hosting options, and especially the pricing model that charges per workflow execution, not per step. If you can manage the setup, it’s often the cheapest at scale.
🎯 The business enterprenuer/consultant in me went by Zapier for its simplicity and massive app ecosystem. It’s the fastest to set up and perfect when you want reliable, plug-and-play automation without fuss.
💰 Make offered a strong middle ground — good enough for complex workflows with fair pricing, especially when you want flexibility without going fully technical.
💡 Ultimate insight:
→ Choose n8n overall if you’re learning, you are technical and want full ownership plus cost efficiency at scale
→ Choose Zapier if you want easy, plug‑and‑play simplicity (Copilot builder in Zapier is amazing).
→ Choose Make to get almost Zapier like ease but with slightly lesser pricing
There’s no universally best tool—only the right one for your unique needs. Explore the 3 with your end goal in mind and you will choose the best tool 🔍