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Make → n8n migration · 80–95% cost reduction

Migrate every Make scenario to n8n self-hosted — full parity, zero downtime, 80–95% cheaper

Make is great until the operation count makes it expensive. n8n self-hosted runs the same workflows for 80–95% less monthly cost — plus custom code, native AI agent nodes, branch-and-merge that Make filter expressions cannot match. We migrate every scenario with full parity, parallel-run for safety, then cut over with zero downtime. Hosting + monitoring run by us under retainer.

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80–95%

cost reduction

4–6 wk

migration timeline

99.5%+

post-migration uptime

migrate.dgcore — Make.com → n8n

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▸ Parallel-run validation · zero downtime cutover

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Data integrity

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▸ Our verdict on Make → n8n Migration

Migrate Make to n8n if (1) you spend $200+/mo on Make operations, (2) you want native AI agent capabilities, or (3) you need branch-and-merge or custom code that Make cannot deliver. Stay on Make if you value zero operational footprint over cost — n8n self-hosted requires hosting + monitoring, even if we run it for you.

What we deliver

What our Make → n8n Migration engagements cover

Standard scope. Custom scope available on the audit.

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Scenario-by-scenario migration

Every Make scenario rebuilt in n8n with full parity. Iterators, routers, error handlers all preserved. We do not skip the boring scenarios.

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Parallel run + validation

2-week parallel run on production traffic. Output diffed between Make and n8n. Cutover only after validation passes.

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Self-hosted infrastructure

Deployed on Hetzner or DigitalOcean with HTTPS, env management, automated backups, version pinning. Or n8n Cloud if you prefer.

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Monitoring + retainer

Uptime monitoring, error alerting, weekly tuning, version upgrades. We run hosting; you own the workflows.

Engagement model

From audit to live Make → n8n migration build in 4 steps

Same engagement shape as every digicore101 build. Predictable timeline, predictable cost, no scope creep.

017 days

AI Audit

60-min strategy session, stack map, leak analysis, costed roadmap. Vendor-neutral — yours to keep.

·Architecture diagram
·Build sequence
·Cost + timeline lock

025–10 days

Architecture

Make → n8n migration schema, automations on paper, integration map, AI agent personas.

·Approved schema
·Sign-off on flows
·Migration plan if applicable

032–6 weeks

Build & Deploy

Weekly demos, staged rollout, full handoff documentation. You own everything.

·Live system
·Loom walkthroughs
·Team training session

04Ongoing

Train & Support

Retainer keeps the Make → n8n migration stack tuned, monitored, and improving — not just running.

·Slack channel
·Weekly tune cycle
·Monthly reporting

The math

Make Pro vs n8n self-hosted at 20k operations/month

Make Pro is fine until volume catches up. n8n self-hosted runs the same workflows for 80–95% less, plus capabilities Make filter expressions cannot match.

✓Make Pro at 20k ops/mo: $99/mo

✓n8n self-hosted Hetzner: $25/mo + retainer

✓Plus n8n: native LangChain, custom code, branch-and-merge

✓Migration ROI typical 2–4 months

Monthly cost · 20k operations

Make Pro$99

20k ops · capped

n8n self-hosted$25

Hetzner + retainer · unlimited

Annual savings$888

Plus AI agent capabilities

The math

−74% per month

plus capabilities you cannot get on Make

Make.com vs n8n

How Make.com compares to n8n

Migrate when the per-task math has flipped — not before.

CapabilityMake.comn8n

Pricing modelPer-operationSelf-hosted · flat compute

Cost at 20k ops/mo~$99/mo (Make Pro)~$25/mo Hetzner + retainer

Custom codeLimited filter expressionsFull Node.js + Python

AI agent nodesBasic OpenAI moduleNative LangChain + RAG + tool-use

Migration parity—100% feature parity · parallel-run validated

Best forZero-ops teams · low volume5k+ ops/mo · custom code · AI workflows

Recent migrations

How real teams migrated

Names anonymized where requested.

Migration

Agency · 28 scenarios → 14 n8n flows

40% fewer ops via consolidation. Net spend $279/mo → $35/mo. Custom code unlocked.

28 → 14−87% costCustom code

B2B SaaS · added LangChain agents during migration

Migration from Make to n8n with LangChain agent layer added in same engagement. RAG over 12k internal docs.

LangChainRAGMulti-agent

Hosting

Service biz · self-hosted on Hetzner CX11

$5/mo Hetzner. We run hosting + monitoring + version pinning under retainer.

$5/moHosted by usHetzner

Hybrid

Coach · kept Make for simple flows

Migrated only high-volume scenarios. Kept simple Make scenarios. Best of both.

HybridSelectiveCost-optimized

When this fits

Honest scope — and who shouldn't engage

Migrate when the per-op math has flipped. Stay on Make if zero ops surface matters more.

✓ Engage when

You spend $200+/mo on Make ops
Migration pays back in 2–4 months at this spend.
You need custom code or AI agents
Capabilities Make filter expressions cannot match.
You are above 5,000 ops/mo
n8n economics dominate at this volume.

✗ Don't engage when

Under 1,000 ops/mo
Stay on Make. Migration cost will not pay back.
Zero-ops team
Even managed n8n requires more attention than Make.
You need 8000+ native connectors
n8n has fewer pre-built connectors. Most apps work via HTTP but adds setup time.

Pricing depends on scope

Every Make → n8n Migration build is a different shape.

We don't quote off a feature checklist — we quote off your stack, your bottleneck, and the build phases that actually move revenue. The audit is the front door: free, 7-day costed roadmap, vendor-neutral.

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FAQ

Questions before we start

How long does the migration take?+

Typical 4–6 weeks for 15–25 active scenarios. Larger migrations (40+) run 6–10 weeks. Most of the timeline is parallel-run validation, not the rebuild itself.

Will my workflows really run reliably on n8n?+

When built right — yes. We use branch-and-merge instead of linear flows, error workflows for every critical path, retry-with-backoff on flaky APIs. Most clients see 99.5%+ uptime within 30 days.

What about hosting?+

Default: self-hosted on Hetzner ($5–50/mo compute). We run it under retainer (monitoring, backups, upgrades). Or n8n Cloud at $20–60/mo if you want zero ops surface.

What does it cost?+

Migration $1,497+ depending on scenario count. Hosting + retainer $797+/mo. Compares to Make Pro $99/mo at 20k ops — payback in 2–4 months at typical volume.

Can we keep Make for some scenarios?+

Yes. Some clients keep Make for scenarios that are working well and migrate only the high-cost or high-complexity ones. We are not dogmatic about it.

Keep exploring

Where Make → n8n Migration fits in the bigger picture

Most engagements layer 2–3 platforms with a service shape. These pages map the surrounding territory.

Ready when you are

Ready to scope your Make → n8n Migration build?

Book the free AI System Audit. We map your stack, find the leaks, and deliver a build roadmap in 7 days. Vendor-neutral.

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