Platforms and data

n8n, Make and Zapier automation experts

For teams whose automations have grown messy, expensive or unreliable, or who cannot decide which platform to use. We build new workflows, repair broken ones, migrate between platforms and add monitoring, so failures are caught in minutes instead of days.

Timeline
Fixes in days, new builds in 2 to 4 weeks
Best for
Teams with rising automation bills or fragile existing workflows
Usually starts with
An audit of current workflows, costs and failure points

Agent flow

TriggerZapier bill passes monthly budget
AI stepAudit zaps and map to n8n nodes
Rebuild on self-hosted n8n
Add retries and error alerts
Run side by side, then switch
Quick answer

What is the difference between n8n, Make and Zapier?

Zapier is the easiest to start with and has the largest app library, but each action step counts as a billable task, so costs rise quickly at volume. Make adds visual branching and is often cheaper for complex scenarios. n8n can be self-hosted, bills its cloud plans per workflow execution rather than per step, and handles custom code well.

  • We build, fix, migrate and maintain workflows on all three
  • Zapier to n8n migrations can cut monthly bills at high volume
  • Self-hosted n8n keeps sensitive data on servers you control
  • Every workflow gets error handling, alerts and run monitoring
What we build

Typical n8n, Make, Zapier we ship

Each one scoped and quoted at a fixed price after a free review of your process.

01

Zapier to n8n migration

When per-task fees climb, we rebuild your zaps as n8n workflows, run both side by side until outputs match, then switch over with the same triggers and results your team relies on.

02

Self-hosted n8n setup

We install n8n on your own cloud server or VPS with queue mode, backups, SSL, user access and planned updates, so sensitive data stays inside infrastructure you control.

03

Fixing broken automations

Scenarios that fail silently, create duplicate records or stop after an app update are diagnosed from run history, repaired, and given retries and alerts so the same failure cannot hide again.

04

Complex Make scenario builds

Multi-branch processes using routers, iterators and data stores, such as syncing orders across several marketplaces, are built in Make with clear naming, notes on every module and proper error routes.

05

Central monitoring and error alerts

One error workflow collects failures from every automation, posts them to Slack or Teams with the failed data attached, and lets your team replay items once the cause is fixed.

06

Platform choice and cost review

Before you commit, we model your expected volume on each platform, compare monthly costs, data rules and team skills, and recommend one, including when staying on Zapier is the sensible choice.

See it working

A typical build, end to end

Turns invoices, forms and contracts into clean data in your accounting and CRM.

Invoice read · 14 fieldsMatched to the PO and filed in Xero.
Before and after

What changes for your team

TodayWith Zayrin

Zapier costs rise every month because each workflow step counts as a task.

High-volume workflows run on n8n with predictable execution-based or flat server costs.

Automations fail silently until a customer complains days later.

Failures trigger an instant alert with the data needed to fix and replay.

Nobody remembers who built which zap or what it does.

Every workflow is named, documented and listed in one shared inventory.

How we build it

Four steps, one fixed price

  1. 01

    Inventory and audit

    We list every workflow across your accounts and note what it does, how often it runs, what it costs and where it has failed.

  2. 02

    Recommend a platform

    We compare n8n, Make and Zapier for your volume, data rules and team skills, and put the cost numbers in writing.

  3. 03

    Build or migrate

    New workflows are built, or existing ones rebuilt, with consistent naming, error routes and test runs against real past data.

  4. 04

    Monitor and maintain

    Central alerts and a run dashboard go live, and you can add an optional monthly plan for updates, fixes and new workflows.

n8n vs Make vs Zapier: which platform fits your team

Zapier is the quickest way for a non-technical team to connect popular apps, and its library of integrations is the largest. The catch is pricing: each action step that runs counts as a task, so a busy five-step workflow uses five tasks per run. Make offers a visual canvas with routers and iterators that handles branching logic well and is often cheaper than Zapier for complex, multi-step scenarios, though its billing also grows with every module that runs.

n8n is the most flexible of the three. It is source-available, can run on your own server, supports custom JavaScript and Python inside workflows, and its cloud plans count whole workflow executions rather than individual steps. That makes it attractive for high volumes, AI agent workflows and data that should not leave your infrastructure. It asks a little more technical comfort from whoever maintains it, which is a fair trade for many teams.

Migrating from Zapier to n8n without downtime

Migrations usually start with a bill. When a Zapier account moves into higher task tiers, rebuilding the busiest workflows in n8n can reduce costs sharply, especially for steps that run thousands of times a month. We begin with an inventory of every zap: its trigger, steps, run volume and owner. Unused zaps are retired, duplicates merged and the rest ranked by cost, so the most expensive workflows move first and the savings show up early.

Each rebuilt workflow runs in parallel with the original for a set period, writing to a test destination or comparing outputs, so you can see that both produce the same results. Only then is the zap paused. Webhook addresses, credentials and schedules are updated in a planned window, and the old zap stays available for a quick rollback. Your team sees no change in day-to-day results, only in the monthly invoice.

Self-hosted n8n, error handling and monitoring

Self-hosting n8n gives you control over where data lives and removes per-execution fees, but it also makes you responsible for the server. We set it up properly: Docker on your cloud account or VPS, Postgres for storage, queue mode with workers for heavy loads, SSL, user access controls, encrypted credentials, daily backups and a tested upgrade path. You get root access and a written runbook, so the instance never depends on us.

On any platform, monitoring is what separates a dependable automation from a liability. We add error workflows that catch failures, retry temporary problems such as rate limits, and send a clear alert with the failed record to Slack, Teams or email. A simple dashboard shows run counts and failure rates per workflow. When a connected app changes its API, you hear about it from an alert within minutes, not from an unhappy customer next week.

FAQ

n8n, Make and Zapier Automation questions

Should we move from Zapier to n8n?

Only if the numbers or your data rules justify it. Zapier remains a good choice for low-volume workflows and teams that want minimal upkeep. Migration makes sense when task fees keep climbing, workflows need complex logic or custom code, or data must stay on your own servers. The free audit gives you a written cost comparison.

Can you fix n8n, Make or Zapier automations someone else built?

Yes, this is a common request. We review the run history and the workflow itself, find the root cause, such as a changed API, a bad filter or a missing error route, and repair it. We then document what each workflow does, so the next person who opens it does not have to start from scratch.

Is self-hosted n8n secure enough for client data?

It can be, when set up properly. We deploy on your own cloud account with encrypted credentials, SSL, restricted access, regular updates and backups, and keep the server private where possible. Self-hosting is often chosen precisely for GDPR, DPDP Act or HIPAA-aware requirements, because workflow data never passes through a third-party automation cloud.

How much does it cost to build or migrate workflows?

We quote a fixed price in writing after the free 30-minute audit, based on the number and complexity of workflows. There is no hourly billing. For migrations, the quote sits next to a forecast of your new platform costs, so you can see how quickly the switch pays for itself before you approve it.

Do you offer ongoing maintenance for n8n, Make or Zapier?

Yes, as an optional monthly plan. It covers monitoring, fixes when connected apps change, n8n version upgrades, small edits and a set amount of new build work. You are never locked in: every workflow and account belongs to your company, and the documentation lets any competent builder take over if you prefer.

Free automation audit

Get a fixed quote for your n8n, Make, Zapier

Send two lines about the process you want to hand over. We reply within one business day with what we would build, the tools involved and what it would take.

  • 30-minute call, no slides, no pressure
  • One fixed price before any work starts
  • You own every workflow, account and line of code