Question 1

Is n8n better than Zapier?

Accepted Answer

It depends on volume and data control. n8n is self-hosted with flat cost and full data ownership, best as volume grows. Zapier is the easiest to start and has the widest app support, but per-task pricing climbs fast.

Question 2

What is the cheapest automation tool at scale?

Accepted Answer

n8n, because it is self-hostable — thousands of executions cost roughly the same as a few. Zapier and Make charge per task or operation, so cost rises with usage.

Question 3

Which automation tool is best for data privacy?

Accepted Answer

n8n, since you run it on your own infrastructure and customer data never leaves it — a real advantage under India's DPDP rules.

Question 4

When should I choose Make over Zapier?

Accepted Answer

Choose Make when you need visual, branching, multi-step workflows at a lower per-operation cost than Zapier, and you do not need the very widest native app catalogue.