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

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Activepieces	Open source	Yes	Web, Self-hosted	5 of 5	59.6

1. ActivepiecesTop pick
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)

The best Make alternative for…

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

Best Make alternative for most people

Zapier

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

Best Make alternative for a free option

Activepieces

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

Best Make alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

n8n

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

Best Make alternative for open source

Activepieces

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

Best Make alternative for self-hosting

n8n

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

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.