Self-hosted alternatives to Make
Short answer
The self-hosted alternatives to Make in our catalog are n8n and Activepieces. n8n: Node-based workflow automation with 1,500+ integrations and built-in AI agent nodes.
Make (Celonis) does not show a price we could verify for Teams; see the official pricing page.
We cannot estimate a server cost for these apps: n8n (not estimated (no official RAM figure)), Activepieces (not estimated (no official RAM figure)).
Main gap: Check that the apps you connect in Make have an equivalent node or piece.
Last updated · Make price checked Oct 22, 2026 on the official page · sources
Which self-hosted apps replace Make
| App | What it replaces | Est. server cost | Official hardware | License | Status | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n8n measured test data | Node-based workflow automation with 1,500+ integrations and built-in AI agent nodes. | not estimated (no official RAM figure) | not published | Sustainable Use License (fair-code) + n8n Enterprise License for .ee files | Active | 208k |
| Activepieces measured test data | No-code automation builder with hundreds of integrations, AI agents and MCP. | not estimated (no official RAM figure) | not published | MIT (core) + Activepieces Enterprise License (ee directories) | Active | 25.2k |
"What it replaces" is our summary of each project's own description. Hardware and cost come from the project's official requirements; see each app page for sources.
What self-hosting does not replace
- Check that the apps you connect in Make have an equivalent node or piece.
- You run and update the server yourself.
Cost: Make vs self-hosting
Make (Celonis) does not show a price we could verify (We could not read the price from Make's pricing page (it loads prices with JavaScript), so we do not state one. Check the source.). Check Make pricing.
Self-hosted server cost per app
- n8n: not estimated (no official RAM figure).
- Activepieces: not estimated (no official RAM figure).
Make: Teams. We could not read the price from Make's pricing page (it loads prices with JavaScript), so we do not state one. Check the source. Self-host estimate: cheapest Hetzner Cloud Regular Performance (shared AMD vCPU) plan meeting the project's official RAM and vCPU figure, list price read 2026-10-22, EUR excl. VAT. It covers the server only: not model API usage or a GPU, backups, or your time. A server at the official minimum spec may not be enough for large teams; the recommended spec costs more where listed. We do not convert currencies.
Self-hosted Make alternatives: FAQ
What is the best self-hosted alternative to Make?
n8n: Node-based workflow automation with 1,500+ integrations and built-in AI agent nodes. Activepieces: No-code automation builder with hundreds of integrations, AI agents and MCP. Which fits depends on the features you need; see the gaps below.
How much does Make cost?
Make (Celonis) does not show a price we could verify for Teams; see the official pricing page. We could not read the price from Make's pricing page (it loads prices with JavaScript), so we do not state one. Check the source.
How much does it cost to self-host a Make alternative?
n8n: not estimated (no official RAM figure); Activepieces: not estimated (no official RAM figure). The software is free to download; the estimate is the cheapest Hetzner Cloud plan meeting the project's official RAM and vCPU figure (EUR, excl. VAT, server only).
What does a self-hosted Make alternative not do?
Check that the apps you connect in Make have an equivalent node or piece. You run and update the server yourself.
Can a business use these Make alternatives commercially?
n8n: Sustainable Use License (fair-code) + n8n Enterprise License for .ee files (Source-available), internal business use allowed. Activepieces: MIT (core) + Activepieces Enterprise License (ee directories) (Open core), internal business use allowed. Not legal advice; read each license.
Related
Sources
- Make pricing (checked 2026-10-22): www.make.com/en/pricing
- n8n GitHub repository: github.com/n8n-io/n8n
- n8n documentation: docs.n8n.io/deploy/host-n8n/install-options/install-with-docker
- n8n license: github.com/n8n-io/n8n/blob/master/LICENSE.md
- Activepieces GitHub repository: github.com/activepieces/activepieces
- Activepieces documentation: www.activepieces.com/docs/install/options/docker
- Activepieces license: github.com/activepieces/activepieces/blob/main/LICENSE
- Hetzner Cloud pricing used for cost estimates (read 2026-10-22): www.hetzner.com/cloud/regular-performance
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