5/5 on Google · 50+ companies
Why n8n
We have used Zapier and Make, and still recommend them in some cases. For automations that a business depends on, we build on n8n. Here is why.
n8n can run on a server you control, in the EU or on your own infrastructure, as well as on n8n Cloud. Customer data, deals and support messages then never pass through a third-party automation platform. For companies with GDPR obligations, a security questionnaire to answer or simply a cautious legal team, this is often the deciding factor. Zapier and Make only exist as cloud services.
Most of a workflow is drawn visually, which keeps it readable. When the logic gets specific, such as cleaning a messy export, applying a pricing rule or calling an API with no ready-made connector, n8n lets us write a JavaScript or Python step in the same flow. You do not have to choose between a no-code tool that stops at 80% and a custom script nobody can read.
Zapier bills each task and Make each operation, so a workflow with ten steps costs roughly ten times more to run than a workflow with one. On n8n Cloud, a full workflow run counts as one execution, whatever its number of steps; self-hosted, you pay for the server. For processes that run thousands of times a month, the difference adds up quickly, and it stops penalising careful workflows with checks and error handling.
n8n has nodes for language models and AI agents that connect to OpenAI, Anthropic and others. An agent can read an incoming email, draft a reply, classify a request or extract data from a PDF, then hand over to the normal steps of the workflow. We keep a person in the loop wherever a mistake would be costly, and we log what the AI did.
Comparison
Three good tools with different strengths. This is how they compare on the points that matter for a company.
| Criterion | n8n | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Cloud or self-hosted | ZapierCloud only | MakeCloud only |
| Pricing model | Per workflow execution | ZapierPer task (each step) | MakePer operation (each step) |
| Custom code | JavaScript and Python steps | ZapierLimited code steps | MakeLimited |
| AI agents | Agent and model nodes in the flow | ZapierAI features, mostly packaged | MakeAI modules |
| Integrations | Hundreds of nodes, plus any API | ZapierThe largest catalogue | MakeA large catalogue |
| For non-technical users | Steeper learning curve | ZapierThe easiest to start | MakeVisual and fairly accessible |
| Best for | Critical, high-volume or sensitive workflows | ZapierSimple automations set up by a team alone | MakeVisual scenarios of medium complexity |
If your team wants to connect two tools on its own, Zapier is often the quickest answer and we will say so. When the automation becomes part of how the company runs, with volume, sensitive data or specific rules, n8n is the more solid and more economical base.
Read our side-by-side pages Zapier vs n8n, Make vs n8n and Zapier vs Make, or our full n8n review.
What we automate
Contacts, deals and invoices kept in sync between your CRM, your billing tool and your website forms, so nobody copies data by hand and every team sees the same numbers.
CRM integrationsA new lead arrives through a form or a webhook, gets enriched, scored and assigned to the right salesperson, who is notified in Slack within seconds.
Automation serviceIncoming emails classified by topic, support replies drafted for a person to check, data extracted from PDFs and quotes prepared from a brief, with a human approval step.
AI agentsFigures collected every week from your ads, CRM and analytics, written into a sheet or a database, and summarised in a short message to the people who need them.
Process auditHow we run it
An automation nobody watches is a silent risk. Hosting, monitoring and documentation are part of every n8n project we deliver.
We set up n8n Cloud or a self-hosted instance on a server in your name, with backups and updates planned. Credentials for your tools are stored in your instance, with the narrowest permissions each workflow needs.
Every run is kept in the execution log. When a step fails, an error workflow sends an alert with the context needed to fix it, and retries what can safely be retried. We test each workflow on real data before it goes live, and run it in parallel with the old process when the stakes are high.
Workflows are named, commented and listed in a short guide: what triggers them, what they change and who to call. Your team can follow a workflow on screen, and another provider could take it over. Requests and changes are tracked in Dashly.
An honest answer
If you need to send form entries to a sheet or post a message when a deal closes, and your team wants to manage it alone, Zapier or Make will do the job with less setup. n8n pays off when volume, data sensitivity or logic grow.
When people need screens to enter data, approve steps or follow a file, chaining automations is not enough: you need an application. We build those in Next.js and Payload, and connect them to n8n for the background work.
Automating a messy process makes the mess faster. If nobody agrees on who does what, we start with a process audit, then automate what is stable. Our article on automating your website with AI shows where to begin.
Our n8n process
The duration depends on the number of workflows and tools involved; we give you a schedule after the audit.
We listen to what takes time today, which tools you use and what must not break.
We map the processes, rank them by time saved and risk, and write a scope with a price.
Workflows built in n8n, tested on real data, with error handling and human checks where needed.
Switch-over, sometimes after a period in parallel with the old process, then training for your team.
Alerts, fixes and new workflows, with every request tracked in Dashly.
Comparisons
Our detailed comparisons, criterion by criterion, to choose with the full picture.
Projects
Featured · Marketplace
An e-commerce marketplace for non-standard wood, built as a real web application on the brand’s own domain.
+344%
Google clicks in 3 months (France, Jul–Oct 2025)
47
serverless Edge Functions in production
×2
mobile loading speed after optimization
Web app · Next.js · Supabase
Performance · SEO
Speed, SEO and mobile overhaul for a digital signage leader.
Read the case studyResult
+30% organic traffic
in six months, with speed and mobile fixed
Consulting · Design · Build
An autonomous case-study system and a conversion funnel rebuilt across every page.
Read the case studyResult
100% autonomous case studies
and a monthly partnership for 6+ months
Design · Build · SEO
A modular Webflow redesign for a SaaS that manages publishers' rights and royalties.
Read the case studyResult
From 1 to 15 top-3 keywords
one year on, organic traffic roughly doubled
Design · Build
A new site that boosts lead generation for a performance marketing agency.
Read the case studyResult
More qualified leads
with clearer journeys and simpler forms
And 50+ more companies
Pricing
The price depends on the number of workflows, the tools to connect and whether AI agents are involved. We give you a written scope and price after a call.
On quote, after a call
Audit, workflows, AI agents and integrations, split into stages so you can start with the workflow that saves the most time.
On quote
Monitoring, fixes and new workflows after launch, at the pace your business needs.
5/5 on Google · 4.6/5 on La Fabrique du Net
Thomas J.
CEO, XPLR
“From the very first draft, they delivered a mock-up that perfectly matched the initial brief. Once approved, the website went live very quickly.”
Result
More qualified leads
Paul M.
CEO, Coudac
“Roland and his team have been incredibly efficient in helping us to quickly and easily develop our website. A reliable partner.”
Result
100% autonomous case studies
Mohammed B.
CEO, Crealo
“Even when there were emergencies to deal with quickly, you were always there to act, with a real drive to get things done.”
Result
+282% Google clicks
Hugo M.
CEO, Boud’bOis
“Very happy with Maxime and Roland’s work. They went well beyond what we asked of them. Sharp, highly skilled and friendly too. I recommend them without any hesitation!”
Result
+1498% visitors in one year
Valentine F.
Marketing, Qolaig
“Roland and Maxime were superb on the restructuring of our website. They answer quickly and keep supporting us even after the site was delivered. Very efficient, and always with good advice. I recommend them!”
Result
Website restructuring
Alexis C.
Head of Growth, Elmut
“I recommend Roland and Maxime without hesitation. They understood our needs with real kindness, and their advice is always accurate and relevant. Their smooth, efficient way of working makes every collaboration a pleasure.”
Result
Landing pages for ad campaigns
Apolline P.
Marketing, Crealo
“Without hesitation the best Webflow agency in Paris. We’ve worked with Roland and Maxime on the Crealo site for over a year and we’re delighted. The team is very responsive and always has ideas to improve our design. We see it in our traffic, which grows every month.”
Result
Traffic up every month
Adrien V.
CEO, Techlivery
“High-quality work and very efficient collaborations! Webflow know-how we really appreciate.”
Result
Webflow website
Mahel F.
Business owner · Google review
“Better than I imagined. I’m really happy I chose them to design my company’s website. They were great, on the design as much as on SEO and GEO tips. Highly responsive, professional and passionate. Thanks again!”
Result
Website, SEO & GEO
Léa & Simon
Founders, Foxtrotteurs
“Roland was super responsive and accommodating, and did exactly what we asked: cookie consent on our site and an updated privacy policy. A pleasure to work with, and we’ll definitely call on him again!”
Result
Cookie consent & privacy policy
Laure D.
CEO, La Pépite
“Roland ran a workshop with me on building landing pages! He brought real value to the participants and gave them concrete advice. His feedback during the workshop was precious. See you soon!”
Result
Landing page workshop
VanLuc N.
CEO, Vanluc
“A great interactive experience on a difficult subject. Patience and understanding from BeBranded, thank you. I recommend these talented young guys.”
Result
La Fabrique du Net
Result
+30%
organic traffic in six months
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