{
  "id": 19102070,
  "title": "n8n vs Zapier vs Make: What 1,000 AI Runs Would Cost (2026)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/n8n-vs-zapier-vs-make-what-1-000-ai-runs-would-cost-2026",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-09T05:58:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/trustloud/n8n-vs-zapier-vs-make-what-1000-ai-runs-would-cost-2026-12kg"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "When comparing three popular automation platforms—Make, n8n, and Zapier—for AI workflow costs, the pricing differences become apparent. Over a period of 1,000 runs of a simple AI workflow comprising one AI step and two app actions, Make emerges as the most economical choice at approximately $9 to $10.59 per month, while n8n charges €20 to €24 (around $23 to $27) with additional AI model fees, and Zapier demands its Professional tier at $89 to $133.50. This cost discrepancy is primarily due to each vendor's distinct billing methodology.",
  "summary": "Picking an automation platform for AI workflows? The three big ones meter usage so differently that the same workflow can cost ten times more on one than another. This is a cost model built from each vendor's published pricing, not a benchmark, and every source is linked inline. TL;DR: For 1,000 runs a month of a simple AI workflow (one AI step plus two app actions), Make is cheapest at about $9…",
  "key_points": [
    "Make is cheapest at $9-$10.59/month for 1,000 AI workflow runs",
    "n8n costs €20-$24 ($23-$27) plus extra AI model fees",
    "Zapier requires Professional tier at $89-$133.50/month"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The vast pricing gap between these automation platforms forces businesses to weigh the convenience of Zapier against the significant cost savings offered by Make for high-volume AI workflows.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}