Migrate to n8n

1. Export Your Zapier Workflows

Zapier doesn't have a native bulk export. Use Zapier's 'Manage Zaps' page to document each Zap manually. For each Zap, record: trigger app + event, action apps + events, filter conditions, and field mappings. Alternatively, use Zapier's API with a personal access token to list Zaps programmatically:

curl https://api.zapier.com/v2/zaps -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN"

2. Map Zaps to n8n Workflows

Each Zap becomes one n8n workflow. Zapier's 'Zap' = n8n's 'Workflow'. Key differences: (a) n8n supports multiple triggers per workflow (via Webhook + Switch nodes), (b) n8n's Code node replaces Zapier's Formatter + Webhook actions combined, (c) n8n supports parallel execution by default — no 'Paths' add-on needed.

3. Recreate Trigger + Action Chain

For each Zap, create an n8n workflow: add the trigger node (e.g., Gmail, Shopify Webhook, Schedule), chain the action nodes in the same order, and use IF/Switch for conditional logic that was in Zapier Filters. n8n's visual editor makes this straightforward — drag from node output to node input.

4. Set Up Credentials

Zapier's OAuth connections don't transfer. You'll need to re-authenticate each app in n8n's Credentials manager. This is the most time-consuming step — plan 3-5 minutes per app. Pro tip: use n8n's credential sharing to reuse across workflows.

5. Test with Parallel Run

Run your n8n workflows alongside Zapier for 1-2 weeks. Compare outputs. Use n8n's execution history to debug. Once confirmed identical, pause the Zapier Zaps — don't delete them until you're 100% confident.

6. Decommission Zapier

After 2 weeks of clean parallel running, export your final Zapier data, pause all Zaps, and downgrade to the free tier (or cancel). Keep the account for 30 days as a safety net.

1. Export Your Make Scenarios

Make supports scenario export as Blueprint JSON files. Go to each Scenario → '...' menu → Export Blueprint. This gives you a JSON file describing all modules, connections, and filters. Save all blueprints in one folder.

2. Understand the Mapping

Make and n8n are structurally similar — both use visual node-based editors. Make's 'Scenario' = n8n's 'Workflow'. Make's 'Module' = n8n's 'Node'. Make's 'Router' = n8n's 'Switch node'. Make's 'Filter' = n8n's 'IF node'. The mapping is nearly 1:1 — the easiest migration of the four platforms.

3. Rebuild Nodes Sequentially

Open your Make Blueprint JSON as a reference. For each Module in Make, add the equivalent node in n8n. Connect them in the same order. n8n's node library covers virtually every Make module — and adds 100+ more (AI nodes, SSH, Code, etc.).

4. Handle Make-Specific Features

Three things that differ: (1) Make's inline functions (e.g., {{formatDate()}}) become n8n Code node expressions, (2) Make's data stores become n8n's database nodes or Google Sheets, (3) Make's webhook response handling uses 'Webhook Response' node in n8n instead of Make's final module.

5. Test with Real Data

Use n8n's 'Execute Node' feature (right-click any node → Execute) to test individual steps. This is faster than Make's 'Run Once' because you can test mid-workflow without running the entire scenario.

6. Switch Over

Because Make's pricing is operation-based, run both platforms in parallel for 1 week. Monitor Make's operations dashboard to confirm n8n is handling the load. Then deactivate Make scenarios and downgrade your plan.

1. Document Your Pabbly Workflows

Pabbly doesn't have a native export. Go to each Workflow → take screenshots or notes of: trigger app + event, action steps (in order), filters applied, and field mappings. There's no API for export.

2. Map Workflows to n8n

Pabbly's 'Workflow' = n8n's 'Workflow'. Pabbly's 'Trigger' = n8n's Trigger node. Pabbly's 'Action' = n8n's regular node. Pabbly's 'Filter' = n8n's IF node. Pabbly's 'Router' = n8n's Switch node. Straightforward mapping — fewer advanced features to worry about.

3. Rebuild in n8n

For each Pabbly workflow, start an n8n canvas. Add the same trigger type. Chain the same actions. Recreate filter conditions in IF nodes. n8n has significantly more nodes (400+ vs Pabbly's ~100), so you'll find more integration options.

4. Upgrade Your Logic

This is your opportunity to improve workflows that were limited by Pabbly's simpler feature set. Add: error handling with Error Trigger nodes, Code nodes for custom data transformations, parallel execution branches, and webhook receivers for external triggers.

5. Self-Host for Maximum Savings

Pabbly's main selling point is 'unlimited operations' for a flat fee. n8n self-hosted gives you unlimited operations for $0 (just your VPS cost, ~$5/mo). If you're on Pabbly's $59/mo plan, that's $648/yr saved.

6. Cut Over

Run both for 2 weeks. Pabbly's simple workflows make migration fast — most can be replicated in under 30 minutes each. Once verified, cancel Pabbly.

1. List Your IFTTT Applets

Go to my.ifttt.com → My Applets. Document each one: trigger service + event, action service + event, any filter code (Pro feature). IFTTT Applets are simple — typically 1 trigger + 1 action — so this takes minutes.

2. Understand the Upgrade

IFTTT Applet = 2-node n8n workflow. But here's the key: n8n lets you chain unlimited nodes, add conditions, transform data, and handle errors. An IFTTT 'Applet' becomes a tiny n8n workflow — or the start of a much more powerful automation.

3. Rebuild Applets in n8n

For each Applet: (a) Add the trigger node (e.g., RSS, Weather, Webhook), (b) Add the action node (e.g., Email, Slack, Web Request), (c) Connect them. Done. Most migrations take under 5 minutes per Applet.

4. Enhance Beyond IFTTT's Limits

Now add what IFTTT couldn't do: (a) multiple actions from one trigger (e.g., a new RSS article → both email AND Slack), (b) conditional logic (e.g., only forward if article contains a keyword), (c) data enrichment (e.g., call an API to get more context before acting), (d) error notifications if something fails.

5. Handle IFTTT-Specific Integrations

Some IFTTT services (smart home, location) aren't available as n8n nodes. Workarounds: (a) Use webhook triggers + your own API bridge, (b) Use Home Assistant's n8n integration for smart home, (c) Replace location triggers with schedule + calendar triggers.

6. Decommission IFTTT

Once all Applets are running in n8n, cancel IFTTT Pro. Simple migrations — usually done in a single afternoon.