The n8n agencythat connects, automates, saves money, protects data, handles AIautomation that respects your data and your budget.
An n8n agency that automates your workflows for a fraction of what Zapier or Make would cost, with the option to self-host so your data never leaves your servers. AI nodes for Claude and GPT included where it fits. Your ops team operates it after launch — no IT ticket needed.
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HotjarFour reasons businesses pick n8n over Zapier or Make.
Zapier and Make are great for small teams with simple automations. But once you scale (more executions, regulated data, AI workflows, or just a bill that hurts), n8n is usually the right next step. Here's when and why.
- Cheaper than Zapier
Same automations, a fraction of the bill
If your Zapier bill is over $500/month, n8n typically cuts it 70-90% on the same workload. Where Zapier charges per task and Make charges per Operation, n8n self-hosted charges you only the compute cost — about $20-60/month for a small VPS that handles 100,000+ executions. The savings amortize the migration project within 3-4 months.
See the savings math - Your data stays yours
Self-host if you need data residency or privacy
Healthcare, legal, finance, regulated EU industries — your automation tool can't send customer data through someone else's servers. n8n self-hosted runs on your own infrastructure (or our managed EU servers): the data flows directly between your apps, never leaves your jurisdiction, and you control the encryption keys. Zapier and Make can't offer this.
See data residency setup - AI workflows that ship
Claude, GPT, agents, the most complete AI stack
n8n in 2026 has the most complete AI node catalog of any no-code automation tool: Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, Mistral, plus the AI Agent node that handles multi-step reasoning and tool use. Vector databases (Pinecone, Qdrant, Supabase) for « RAG » (the technique that lets AI answer using your private knowledge). If you want AI inside your automations, n8n is the most mature platform in 2026.
See AI workflows in n8n - No vendor lock-in
Open source, you own the system
n8n is open source (fair-code license). The workflows you build live in JSON files you can export, the connections are standard APIs, and the platform itself can be hosted anywhere. If we ever stop working together, you keep everything: the workflows, the data, the platform, the integrations. No SaaS that holds your business hostage.
See the freedom model
What teams switching to n8n actually get.
- −70% to −90%Vs Zapier on the same workload
Teams running 50k-500k automation executions per month typically pay $500-$5,000 on Zapier or Make. The same workload on n8n self-hosted costs $20-100/month of compute. The agency project amortizes against the SaaS savings within 3-4 months.
- Day 1Your data never leaves your jurisdiction
For regulated industries, this is the only no-code option that works. Self-hosted n8n on your EU servers (or ours, managed in Frankfurt or Paris) means customer data, financial records, health information stay in jurisdiction. We document the data flow for your compliance team.
- Most completeAI node catalog in no-code 2026
Native nodes for Claude, OpenAI, Mistral, plus the AI Agent node for multi-step reasoning. Vector DB integrations for RAG. We've shipped AI-heavy workflows handling 10k+ executions per day in production — Make and Zapier can do it but with more friction.
Our 4-step method, from audit to your team operating n8n.
Same shape every project. We audit what you need, pick cloud or self-hosted with you, build 3-5 workflows in 2-3 weeks, train your team. Most projects ship live in 4-6 weeks and your team is autonomous within 30 days of handover.
- Audit · what workflows you need, what tools they connect, your data sensitivity, your monthly volume
- Decide · n8n cloud (managed for you) or self-hosted (data stays on your infra) — we pick with you
- Build · 3-5 workflows shipped in 2-3 weeks, connected to your real tools, AI nodes wired where needed
- Train · 2 people on your side learn to operate, edit, and add new workflows — no IT ticket needed
We tell you when n8n isn't the right choice.
Some teams arrive convinced they need n8n because it's cheap, but they have 3 simple automations that Make would handle for $20/month — the build effort isn't worth it. Others arrive on Zapier with a $3k/month bill that we can cut to $80/month on n8n — that's a clear win. We score your case honestly and recommend the right tool — n8n, Make, Zapier, or custom code if AI workflows are deeply complex.
- We pick cloud or self-hosted based on your real needs — not based on what makes us more money
- We migrate you from Zapier or Make scenario-by-scenario — no big-bang risk, you save on the way
- We build workflows non-developers can edit after launch — your ops team owns the system
- We tell you when n8n isn't the right tool — if you have 5 simple automations, just use Make
We check the math, you leave with a clear answer.
60 minutes on a call. We list your current Zapier / Make bill, the workflows you need, your data sensitivity, your volume. You walk away with: the savings projection over 12 months, the tool recommendation (n8n or stay where you are), the timeline and budget if we proceed — even if you don't hire us.
- Your current automation bill vs n8n projection (12-month math)
- Cloud vs self-hosted recommendation with the reasons
- List of workflows to migrate and new ones to build
- Honest answer: n8n, Make, Zapier, or stay where you are
How we deploy n8n in your business.
Five steps. Each has a clear deliverable. You sign off before we move on. By week 4 your first workflows are live. By week 6 your team operates n8n without us.
- Step 1 · Audit your needs
List your workflows, score by volume + sensitivity
60 minutes with your team. What automations do you already have on Zapier or Make (and how much you pay), what new ones you need, how much data sensitivity is involved (customer PII, financial, health), what your monthly volume looks like. Output: a clear picture of what to migrate, what to build new, and the cost projection on n8n vs your current tools. Most teams discover they're overpaying by 5-10x and could move to self-hosted.
- Step 2 · Decide cloud or self-hosted
n8n Cloud or your own server — picked with you
n8n Cloud is fast to start, no infra to manage, $20-60/month for SMB volume — best for teams that just want it to work. Self-hosted is for: teams with regulated data, teams running 100k+ executions/month (Cloud gets expensive at scale), teams that want full data ownership. We architect either option, deploy on a small VPS ($10-30/month at Hetzner, OVH, DigitalOcean) if self-hosted, and you get the same result either way. We pick what fits, not what bills us more.
- Step 3 · Build in 2-3 weeks
3-5 workflows live, connected to your real tools
Two to three weeks from approval to live workflows. We migrate the highest-value Zapier or Make automations first, build new ones for the gaps, wire AI nodes (Claude, OpenAI) where they fit. Each workflow has error handling baked in so failed runs get logged, your team gets notified, and the data isn't lost. Live tests with your team on real data before anything goes to production.
- Step 4 · Train your team
Your ops team operates n8n after we leave
n8n's visual editor is designed for non-developers, just like Make. Three training sessions with the 2 people on your side: how to read a workflow, how to edit and test changes safely, how to troubleshoot when something fails. Plus written docs and a runbook with the 10 most likely failure modes. Your team is autonomous within 30 days of handover.
- Step 5 · Optional ongoing support
We're here for what grows, not what runs
After handover, you can stay autonomous or take a small monthly retainer ($1,000-$2,500/month) for: building new workflows as needs grow, monthly health review (workflow performance, cost trend, error patterns), platform updates if you self-host, occasional troubleshooting. Most clients use 4-6 hours/month after the initial build. Month-to-month, no annual contract.
The same approach, across multiple client deployments.
B2B SaaS ops teams who migrated off Zapier, healthcare and finance teams who needed self-hosted for data residency, AI-heavy startups using n8n agents in production — different industries, same method. We measure cost savings vs old tools, workflows running successfully, time saved by your team. Trustpilot reviews come from the operators using n8n daily.
- Cost savings vs old tool tracked monthly (most clients save 70-90% on Zapier bills)
- Workflow health monitored — error rates, run times, success ratio
- Self-hosted clients audited quarterly for security patches and platform updates
- Trustpilot reviews from the people using n8n every day, not just the buyer
The 10 questions we get asked on every call.
What is n8n and how is it different from Zapier or Make?
n8n is a no-code automation platform — like Zapier or Make, it connects your apps (Gmail, HubSpot, Notion, Slack, 400+ integrations) and automates the work between them. Three differences. (1) Pricing: n8n is much cheaper at scale because you can self-host on your own server for compute cost only ($20-60/month vs $300-3,000/month on Zapier at similar volume). (2) Self-hosting: n8n is the only major no-code automation that lets you run on your own infrastructure — your data stays in your jurisdiction. (3) AI nodes: n8n has the most mature AI integration catalog in 2026 (Claude, OpenAI, AI Agent node with tool use).Should I use n8n Cloud or self-host?
n8n Cloud is fast to start ($20-60/month for SMB volume) — best when you just want it to work and don't care about hosting. Self-hosted ($10-30/month for a small VPS) is for: regulated industries (healthcare, finance, EU data sovereignty), high-volume teams running 100k+ executions/month (Cloud gets expensive at scale), or teams that want full data ownership. We pick with you in the audit based on what your business actually needs.How much does an n8n agency cost in 2026?
Setup project (audit + 3-5 workflows built + team training + cloud or self-hosted deploy) runs $4,000 to $12,000 for SMBs, $12,000 to $35,000 for mid-market with deeper integrations and AI workflows. Plus a small ongoing retainer ($1,000-$2,500/month) if you want us to keep adding workflows after handover. The n8n platform itself costs $20-60/month on Cloud, or $10-30/month of compute if self-hosted — the savings vs Zapier typically pay back the project within 3-4 months.What tools does n8n connect to?
n8n has 400+ native integrations and connects to any other tool via HTTP modules. The most common for businesses: Gmail, Outlook, HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Notion, Airtable, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Stripe, Shopify, WooCommerce, Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Brevo, Calendly, Typeform, Webflow, WordPress, Google Drive, Dropbox, Trello, Asana, Monday, ClickUp, Jira, Discord, Telegram, Twilio, OpenAI, Claude. Plus PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, AWS, Google Cloud — n8n connects to more developer tools natively than Make does, which matters for technical workflows.How long does deployment take?
Audit: 1 hour. Build: 2-3 weeks for 3-5 workflows. Self-hosted deploy (if applicable): 1-2 days for the VPS setup. Team training: 3 sessions over 2 weeks. So from first call to your team operating the system: 4-6 weeks total. Migration from Zapier or Make adds 1-2 weeks depending on the count of workflows to move. Complex AI workflows with vector databases can push to 8-10 weeks.Can my non-technical team use n8n?
Yes. n8n's visual editor is built for marketers, ops people, founders — just like Make's. The day-to-day adjustments (changing a recipient, adding a step, fixing a broken connection) take 5 minutes once your team is trained. Self-hosting adds some technical setup we handle for you, but after the deploy, the operating UI is the same easy editor. We train 2 people on your side over 3 sessions; most teams are autonomous within 30 days.What about AI workflows with n8n?
n8n has the most complete AI catalog of any no-code automation tool in 2026. Native nodes for Anthropic Claude (Haiku / Sonnet / Opus), OpenAI, Cohere, Mistral. The AI Agent node handles multi-step reasoning with tool use — the AI plans, calls tools, reads results, and iterates. Vector DB integrations (Pinecone, Qdrant, Supabase pgvector) enable RAG patterns — letting the AI answer using your private knowledge base. We've shipped AI-heavy workflows handling 10k+ executions per day in production.Is self-hosted n8n hard to maintain?
On a small VPS for typical SMB volume: very little maintenance. Updates ship through Docker pulls (we set up auto-update or you do it once a month). Monitoring is included (we set up health alerts to Slack). If a workflow fails, the error workflow notifies your team and saves the failed run for review. For most clients, self-hosted n8n needs about 30 minutes of maintenance per month. If something breaks, we're there on retainer.What happens if I want to migrate away from n8n?
Easy. All your workflows are JSON files you can export with one click. The connections are standard APIs — they work the same in any other automation tool. The data isn't locked into n8n; it flows through to your real systems (HubSpot, Notion, your databases). If you ever want to move to Make or build custom code, the migration is straightforward. We document the export process during handover. No SaaS lock-in.What's the engagement model?
Three options. (1) Project-only: audit + 3-5 workflows + training + deploy, flat fee, 4-6 weeks, you operate after. (2) Project + 3-month run: same as (1) plus we operate the system with you for 90 days post-launch. (3) Ongoing retainer: monthly hours bank ($1,000-$2,500/month) for new workflows, monthly review, troubleshooting. No annual contract is forced. If the audit doesn't convince, you stop after week 1 and only pay for the audit.
Stop overpaying for automations. Check the math.
A free 60-minute audit. We compare your current Zapier / Make bill against what n8n would cost, recommend cloud or self-hosted based on your real needs, and tell you the timeline if we proceed. If n8n isn't the right answer, we'll say so — no sales pressure.