Custom · Fixed-scope · Live in 4 weeks

Pick the right automation tool for your SME without wasting tens of thousands on the wrong stack

Independent advice on n8n, Make, Zapier or Python. We model Total Cost of Ownership, recommend the right stack and ship within 4 weeks.

  • Tool comparison on TCO, not on sticker price or marketing claims
  • Independent. We sell no licences, only the right advice
  • Live in 4 weeks, with a fixed-scope quote upfront
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Wireframe balance scale comparing n8n, Make, Zapier and Python for SME workflow automation on Total Cost of Ownership

Sound familiar?

The questions we hear most from tech leads, operations managers and SME executives weighing up n8n, Make, Zapier or Python.

Sticker price lies

Tool prices vary widely, but the sticker price says nothing about real TCO once you factor in volume, complexity and maintenance.

Zapier costs spiral

Zapier task counts spiral unpredictably as workflows grow more complex, and the monthly bill keeps climbing.

Open source hides costs

Open-source (n8n) looks free, but hosting, monitoring and maintenance hide the real cost. Python loads pressure straight onto your dev team.

No internal time to model it

Your team is busy on the roadmap. There is no slack to model this properly before the decision lands.

What we deliver

From TCO analysis to a production workflow stack, one track with four clear deliverables.

TCO analysis

We model 3-5 year Total Cost of Ownership for n8n, Make, Zapier and Python in your scenario.

Tool advice

Independent recommendation based on volume, complexity and in-house technical capacity.

Implementation

We build the first workflows live, integrate with your systems and ship with clear documentation.

Knowledge transfer

Your team takes it forward. No consultant lock-in, no black box.

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How we get you live in 4 weeks

A clear track with a fixed scope, deliverables and timeline.

1

Intake & scope

One call to map your use cases, volume and current tools. No commitment.

2

TCO analysis

We model n8n, Make, Zapier and Python on a 3-5 year TCO for your scenario, including hidden costs.

3

Advice & quote

Reasoned recommendation plus a fixed-scope quote with deliverables, timeline and cost.

4

Build & live

We build the first workflows, integrate with your systems and transfer knowledge to your team.

Automation Tool-Choice Track

Fixed-scope track for SME workflow automation

One track, four deliverables, no surprises. We deliver an independent tool recommendation backed by a TCO analysis, then ship the first workflows live in your systems.

On request
Investment (fixed-scope)
2-4 weeks
Time to production
Fixed scope
No surprises later

What you get:

  • TCO report with 3-5 year projection per tool
  • Reasoned tool recommendation with rationale
  • First 2-3 workflows live in production
  • Documentation plus knowledge transfer to your team
Book intake
Fixed-scope quote upfront, no surprises later.

Why teams pick And AI

Dutch AI consultancy focused on SME workflow automation

We sell no licences, only independent advice

We work alongside your team, no black box

Fixed-scope quote upfront, production in 4 weeks

Direct line to the architect, no account managers

Frequently asked questions

The questions tech leads and operations managers ask most often before kicking off.

What is the cost difference between Make and Zapier?

Zapier bills per task and ramps up quickly at high volume or complex workflows. Make bills per operation and is usually more cost-effective from a few hundred runs per month onwards. We model this exactly on your volume in the TCO analysis.

Is n8n really free?

The open-source self-hosted package is free of licence cost. But you pay for hosting, monitoring, maintenance and the dev time to keep it running. In the TCO analysis we put these costs side by side with Zapier and Make so you get a fair comparison.

When do you pick Python over a no-code tool?

Python is the right choice when you need extreme customisation, already run a dev team in-house, or routinely handle data transformations no visual tool can cover. For most SME workflows, a no-code or low-code tool is faster and cheaper.

What does a tool-choice track cost?

On request. After the intake call we send a fixed-scope quote. The exact investment depends on the number of workflows, complexity and the desired depth of integration.

How fast can we start?

Once the quote is signed, we kick off within a week. Time to production is 2-4 weeks depending on the scope.

What if we already run Zapier and it stalls on cost?

That is a common reason to start this track. We measure your current task consumption, model a migration to Make or n8n, and execute the switchover without workflow downtime.

Limited capacity per month, typically one new track every two weeks

Book a free intake call

30 minutes to map your use cases, volume and current tools. Reply within one business day.

No obligation
Direct to the architect
Fixed-scope quote
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