Low-Code Platforms

Make vs n8n

TL;DR

How Make and n8n compare on real-world demand, licensing, adoption and positioning — straight from the Agent Reality Index.

Agent Reality Index

Make #4 in Low-Code Platforms · 71.1 / 100 n8n #1 in Low-Code Platforms · 79.9 / 100

Dimension	Make	n8n
Agent Reality Index	71.1 / 100 (#4)	79.9 / 100 (#1)
Monthly search demand	~419k/mo	~190k/mo
Licensing	Proprietary / closed-source	Open-source
Developer adoption	No public repo	195k★ on GitHub
Positioning	Workflow / automation · Visual canvas	Workflow / automation · Visual canvas

The verdict

n8n leads Make on the Agent Reality Index (79.9 vs 71.1), driven mainly by stronger real-world search demand — the heaviest factor in the index. Make remains a credible choice where its positioning fits your workflow better; the row above shows where the two diverge.

Figures auto-generated from the Agent Reality Index and refreshed monthly. How the index is built →

Frequently asked questions

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How Make and n8n compare on real-world demand, licensing, adoption and positioning — straight from the Agent Reality Index.

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How do Make and n8n compare on the Agent Reality Index?

On the Agent Reality Index, Make scores 71.1 of 100 (ranked #4 in Low-Code Platforms) and n8n scores 79.9 of 100 (#1 in Low-Code Platforms). The index weights real-world demand most heavily and refreshes monthly.