Zapier vs Make: Which Automation Platform?
Zapier is the easiest to start with and has the largest app ecosystem, while Make offers a visual builder with more complex, cost-effective workflows.
Tagline
Automate your work by connecting 7,000+ apps, now with AI.
Visual automation platform for building powerful workflows.
Pricing
Freemium$19.99/mo
Freemium$9/mo (Core)
Open source
No
No
API available
Yes
Yes
Platforms
Web
Web
Key features
- • 7,000+ app integrations
- • Multi-step Zaps
- • AI Agents
- • Tables & Interfaces
- • Webhooks
- • Visual scenario builder
- • 2,000+ app integrations
- • Advanced data operations
- • AI modules
- • Error handling
Zapier
Automate your work by connecting 7,000+ apps, now with AI.
Pros
- + Huge integration library
- + No-code friendly
- + Reliable automation
Cons
- – Task-based pricing adds up
- – Complex flows get expensive
- – Debugging can be fiddly
Make
Visual automation platform for building powerful workflows.
Pros
- + Powerful visual builder
- + More affordable at scale
- + Fine-grained control
Cons
- – Steeper learning curve
- – Fewer integrations than Zapier
- – Can get complex fast
Which should you choose?
Choose Zapier if…
- • You need workflow automation
- • You need lead routing
- • You need notifications
Choose Make if…
- • You need complex automations
- • You need data pipelines
- • You need marketing ops
The verdict
Choose Zapier for simplicity and integrations; pick Make when you need advanced logic and better value on high-volume automations.