AutoToolOps Weekly · Free calculator

Automation Cost Calculator

Compare Zapier, Make, and n8n estimated monthly cost for a solo-operator scenario. Configure your monthly runs and average complexity — then see which plan tier is likely to fit. Figures prefer annual billed monthly prices when labeled on official pages.

Your solo-operator scenario

How many times your automations fire end-to-end each month (webhooks, schedules, etc.).

Paid actions after the trigger. Used for Zapier tasks & Make credits.

Presets fill the steps field. n8n bills per workflow run, not per step.

Annual is usually cheaper. Estimates below follow that preference when both are published.

Estimates only — not invoices. Official prices change; Free-plan feature limits (e.g. Zapier Free = two-step Zaps) can force a paid plan even when usage fits. Always confirm on the vendor pricing page before buying.

Estimated monthly cost

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AutoToolOps Weekly digs into real automation costs — starting with Issue 1: Zapier vs Make vs n8n — same task, real cost.