n8n

n8n is the more powerful cousin of Make. It's open-source, self-hostable, and gives you way more control over your automations. I've used it for more complex workflows that Make couldn't handle elegantly. The trade-off is clear though: it's more technical. If you're comfortable with JSON, APIs, and basic logic, n8n is incredibly capable. If those words make you nervous, stick with Make. For me, n8n is what I reach for when I need something custom, like scraping a site, enriching the data, filtering it, and pushing results to multiple destinations. The self-hosted option is great for data privacy too, which matters in recruiting. It's not for everyone, but if you're technically inclined, it's a powerhouse.