N8N.io * OVERALL * - n8n is more expensive and closer to the metal than Make.com . n8n offers agentic AI but I do not want to use that. -------------------------------------------- Middleware Background: n8n is where the complex workflow is housed functioning as a connector to the calendar and other places. n8n is a great middleware so that you could change the front AI piece from Vapi to Retell without having to change the connection workflow logic. -------------------------------------------- COST: n8n is priced for its hosting at $20/mo (1 project, 2,500 executions, 5 active workflows, 5 concurrent), $50/mo (3 projects, 10,000 executions, 15 active workflows, 20 concurrent), custom (unlimited projects). workaround is local n8n ( free ) with render, digital ocean, or railway ( railway.com ) so even cheaper. local n8n ( free ) example with Docker and Cloudflare tunnel - ...