AppBreakup
Submit an app

Make alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Make: steeper learning curve than Zapier, and credit usage can be hard to predict. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Make, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Zapier currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Zapier logoZapierFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 466.5
2n8n logon8nFree plan + paidNoWeb, Self-hosted5 of 562.6
3Activepieces logoActivepiecesOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 559.6
4Latenode logoLatenodeFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 357.2
5Pabbly Connect logoPabbly ConnectFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 355.3
6AlAlbatoFree plan + paidNoWeb3 of 353.6
  1. Zapier logo

    1. ZapierTop pick

    Best for: Non-technical teams that want to connect common SaaS apps quickly

    Free plan + paidWeb

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Make

    Easier to learn and connects to far more apps, at a higher price per task.

    Pros

    • Largest library of app integrations
    • Easy for non-developers to set up
    • Tables, Forms, AI steps and MCP in one account

    Cons

    • Per-task pricing gets expensive at high volume
    • Free plan limited to two-step Zaps
    • Complex branching is clumsier than canvas-based tools
    Visit Zapier Compare with MakeDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zapier a good Make alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 100 tasks/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zapier.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $19.99/month (Professional)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zapier.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    From $69/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zapier.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    9,000+ apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zapier.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. n8n logo

    2. n8n

    Best for: Technical teams that want self-hosted automations and AI agents without per-task fees

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Make

    Similar node-based canvas that you can self-host, with code steps.

    Pros

    • Free self-hosted Community edition
    • Priced per execution, not per step
    • Code nodes and strong AI agent tooling

    Cons

    • Fair-code licence restricts commercial resale
    • Less friendly for non-technical users
    • SSO and version control need paid editions
    Visit n8n Compare with MakeDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is n8n a good Make alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Cloud starting price
    €20/month (annual), 2.5K executions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    €50/month (annual), 10K executions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, free Community edition
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    2,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    Sustainable Use License (fair-code)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.n8n.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Activepieces logo

    3. Activepieces

    Best for: Teams wanting a Zapier-like builder they can self-host and extend

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Make

    Open-source and self-hostable with simple flat pricing.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable
    • Flat monthly pricing instead of per-task tiers
    • Easy builder with TypeScript code steps

    Cons

    • Smaller integration library than Zapier or Make
    • Enterprise controls need paid plans
    • Younger ecosystem with fewer templates
    Visit Activepieces Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Activepieces a good Make alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 1,000 credits/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $20 flat per month (Plus)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    770+ apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations license
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosting
    Cloud or on-prem
    Checked Oct 25, 2026activepieces.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Latenode logo

    4. Latenode

    Best for: Technical makers who want a visual builder plus custom JavaScript at low cost

    Free plan + paidWeb

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Make

    Canvas builder billed by execution time, with JavaScript nodes.

    Pros

    • Full JavaScript nodes with npm packages
    • Billed by execution time, not per step
    • Free plan with no credit card

    Cons

    • Usage-based billing is harder to forecast
    • Smaller community and fewer tutorials
    • Younger platform than Zapier or Make
    Visit Latenode Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Latenode a good Make alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 10,000 CPU seconds
    Checked Oct 25, 2026latenode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing model
    Pay for runtime, not per operation
    Checked Oct 25, 2026latenode.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Code nodes
    JavaScript
    Checked Oct 25, 2026latenode.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Pabbly Connect logo

    5. Pabbly Connect

    Best for: Budget-conscious small businesses that prefer a one-time payment

    Free plan + paidWeb

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Make

    Lower-cost option with a lifetime plan for simpler workflows.

    Pros

    • One-time lifetime plan available
    • Internal steps aren't billed as tasks
    • Large library of video tutorials

    Cons

    • Interface is less polished than Zapier or Make
    • Fewer enterprise and team controls
    • Prices may display in local currency, making comparison harder
    Visit Pabbly Connect Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Pabbly Connect a good Make alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    100 tasks, no credit card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pabbly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime plan
    Yes, one-time payment
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pabbly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    2,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pabbly.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Al

    6. Albato

    Best for: Small teams on a budget and SaaS vendors wanting white-label embedded integrations

    Free plan + paidWeb

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Make

    Cheaper visual builder with a free plan and transaction-based pricing.

    Pros

    • Free plan and low-cost paid tiers
    • White-label embedded integrations for SaaS products
    • Good coverage of regional apps

    Cons

    • Less flexible than Make for complex logic
    • Smaller app catalogue than Zapier
    • Free plan has a small transaction allowance
    Visit Albato Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Albato a good Make alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    100 transactions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026albato.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $15/month annual ($22 monthly), 1K transactions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026albato.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    1,000+ apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026albato.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Make alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Zapier logo

Best Make alternative for most people

Zapier

Easier to learn and connects to far more apps, at a higher price per task.

Activepieces logo

Best Make alternative for a free option

Activepieces

Open-source and self-hostable with simple flat pricing.

n8n logo

Best Make alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

n8n

Similar node-based canvas that you can self-host, with code steps.

Activepieces logo

Best Make alternative for open source

Activepieces

Open-source and self-hostable with simple flat pricing.

n8n logo

Best Make alternative for self-hosting

n8n

Similar node-based canvas that you can self-host, with code steps.

Latenode logo

Best Make alternative for working in the browser

Latenode

Canvas builder billed by execution time, with JavaScript nodes.

Make alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Make?

Zapier ranks first right now. Easier to learn and connects to far more apps, at a higher price per task. n8n and Activepieces follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Make?

Yes. Zapier (free plan + paid), n8n (free plan + paid), Activepieces (open source) and Latenode (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Make?

Yes: Activepieces. Activepieces can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Make?

The complaints we hear most: steeper learning curve than Zapier; credit usage can be hard to predict; fewer app integrations than Zapier.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Make, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.