N8N vs Make vs Zapier: Same Automation Built on all 3 Platforms

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*🔴 TRY N8N:* https://n8n.partnerlinks.io/14z87c6dg4pd?sid1=87 *🟣 TRY Make.com:* https://www.make.com/en/register?pc=intellagents *🟠 TRY Zapier:* https://try.zapier.com/4cfpzna8rjg4 In this video, I put n8n, Make.com (formerly Integromat), and Zapier head-to-head by building the exact same automation on all three platforms. In the test, I break down the core differences between linear and node-based automation, show real-world workflow builds, and reveal some surprising limitations you’ll hit with file handling, pricing, and scalability. You’ll see how each tool handles a Google Drive to YouTube automation, including fetching data from Airtable and working with large video files. I also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each platform, from Zapier’s simplicity to n8n’s comprehensiveness and Make’s pricing quirks. If you’re deciding which automation tool is right for your business or side project, this comparison will save you hours of research. **Resources mentioned:** Comparison of all three tools: https://intellagents.kit.com/make-n8n-zapier *Try n8n:* https://n8n.partnerlinks.io/14z87c6dg4pd?sid1=87 *Try Make:* https://www.make.com/en/register?pc=intellagents *Try Zapier:* https://try.zapier.com/4cfpzna8rjg4 Some of these are affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a small commission if you use them without any additional cost for you. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue making videos like this. Thank you for the support 🙏 *Why watch?* If it's your first view — hey 👋 I'm Marcus! I spent 12 years building an 8-figure venture studio (we built 12 businesses – 6 failed, 4 held, 2 exited). I've always loved building automated businesses and sharing what I learn to help others. This channel is new and still small – If you enjoy it please sub/like/comment ⤵️ https://www.youtube.com/@intellagentsHQ?sub_confirmation=1 *Chapters* 0:00 – Intro & what’s being compared 0:12 – Linear vs node-based automation explained 1:41 – Real-world node-based automation example 2:38 – The automation challenge: Google Drive → Airtable → YouTube 3:01 – Building in Zapier 5:18 – Zapier limitations & file handling issues 6:02 – Building in Make 7:08 – Make pricing, quotas & file size limits 8:03 – Building in n8n 9:17 – Handling large files in n8n 10:51 – AI agents & advanced automations in n8n 12:07 – Final thoughts & which platform to choose *🍿 WATCH NEXT* N8N Full Course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuaHIMiprrY&list=PL3xnNAhZixHqEEwNsg-6QyjceJla2tM5j Connect n8n & WhatsApp: https://youtu.be/KH6eUYdUE3g&list=PL3xnNAhZixHqEEwNsg-6QyjceJla2tM5j&index=1&ab_channel=IntellAgents Build Lovable apps from n8n: https://youtu.be/rUhfSqFfHP0&list=PL3xnNAhZixHqEEwNsg-6QyjceJla2tM5j&index=1&ab_channel=IntellAgents #n8n #Zapier #Make #makedotcom #Automation