Make vs Zapier
Updated October 2026 · AppBreakup editorial
Make
A visual automation platform where workflows are drawn as connected modules on a canvas.
Zapier
The best-known no-code automation tool, connecting thousands of apps with trigger-and-action workflows.
The short answer
Zapier suits non-technical teams that want to connect common apps quickly, with the largest integration library at 9,000+ apps. Make suits operations people and agencies building workflows with branching, loops and error handling, shown on a visual canvas. The biggest difference is ease versus control: Zapier is faster to learn, Make handles complex logic more clearly and is often cheaper at volume.
Make or Zapier: our take
Zapier's model is the Zap: a trigger in one app followed by actions in others, built in a step-by-step editor that most people can use without training. Its main advantage is reach. With 9,000+ apps, if a SaaS product integrates with anything, it usually integrates with Zapier. The account now also includes Tables, Forms, AI steps and agents, and an MCP server for AI assistants. Where it gets awkward is complex branching, which is clumsier than in canvas tools.
Make, formerly Integromat, lays each scenario out as modules on a canvas. Routers branch the flow, iterators and aggregators handle lists, and error handlers let you decide what happens when a step fails. The run history shows exactly what data passed through each module, which helps with debugging. It connects to 3,500+ apps, and anything else with an API can be reached through its HTTP module. Make has also added AI agents, an MCP server and an assistant that drafts scenarios from prompts. The trade-off is a steeper learning curve.
Pricing works differently. Zapier charges by tasks, meaning each successful action. Its free plan includes 100 tasks a month but only two-step Zaps, Professional starts at $19.99/month and Team plans from $69/month, and costs can climb quickly at high volume. Make uses credits, with a free plan that has no time limit; credit use can be harder to predict, but it is usually cheaper per operation than Zapier tasks. Both are browser-based and cloud-only.
Pick Zapier if your team is non-technical, needs a niche app connector, or values getting something running today. Pick Make if your automations involve real logic, data transformation or high run counts and someone is willing to learn the canvas.
Which should you pick?
Choose Make if…
- Ops teams and agencies building multi-branch automations on a budget
- Visual canvas shows complex logic clearly
- Strong data handling with routers, iterators and error handlers
Choose Zapier if…
- Non-technical teams that want to connect common SaaS apps quickly
- Largest library of app integrations
- Easy for non-developers to set up
About each app
What is Make?
Make, formerly called Integromat, is a no-code automation platform built around a visual canvas. Each workflow, called a scenario, is a chain of modules you can see and rearrange, with routers for branching, iterators and aggregators for handling lists, and detailed error handlers. That makes it popular with operations people and automation agencies who need more complex logic than a simple trigger-action tool handles comfortably, and the run history shows exactly what data passed through each step. It connects to thousands of apps, and anything with an API can be called through an HTTP module or custom app. Recent additions include AI agents, an MCP server, Make Grid for mapping all your automations, and an AI assistant that builds scenarios from prompts. Pricing is credit-based, with a free plan that has no time limit and paid tiers that add more credits, faster scheduling and team features. It is browser-based. The power comes with a steeper learning curve than Zapier.
What is Zapier?
Zapier lets you connect web apps with automated workflows called Zaps: when something happens in one app, such as a new form entry or a paid invoice, Zapier performs actions in others, like adding a CRM contact or posting to Slack. It has the largest catalogue of ready-made app integrations of any automation tool, which is its main advantage: if a SaaS product has an integration with anything, it is usually Zapier. Beyond Zaps it now includes Tables for simple data storage, Forms, AI steps and agents, and an MCP server so AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT can take actions in your apps. The builder is approachable for non-technical users, though complex branching logic gets awkward compared with visual canvas tools. Pricing is based on tasks, meaning each successful action, with a free plan limited to simple two-step Zaps and paid plans for multi-step workflows and teams. Costs can climb quickly at high volume. It is browser-based.
Side by side
| Attribute | Make | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Open source | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Best for | Ops teams and agencies building multi-branch automations on a budget | Non-technical teams that want to connect common SaaS apps quickly |
| Status | Active | Active |
Verified facts, compared
Facts both apps publish, checked on each vendor's own site.
| Fact | Make | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, no time limit | Yes, 100 tasks/month |
| Integrations | 3,500+ apps | 9,000+ apps |
Make vs Zapier pricing
Zapier: free plan + paid
- Free plan: Yes, 100 tasks/month source
- Starting price: $19.99/month (Professional) source
- Team plan: From $69/month source
Platforms
| Platform | Make | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| Web |
Make facts
3 of 3 verified- Free plan
- Yes, no time limit
- Checked Oct 25, 2026make.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Try it free Talk to sales No credit card required No time limit on free plan”
- Integrations
- 3,500+ apps
- Checked Oct 25, 2026make.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Make connects to 3,500+ apps out of the box, and anything with an API can be added as a custom integration.”
- Users
- 500,000+ teams
- Checked Oct 25, 2026make.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Why 500,000+ teams build with Make”
Zapier facts
4 of 4 verified- Free plan
- Yes, 100 tasks/month
- Checked Oct 25, 2026zapier.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Free forever $0 /month Start automating with AI. Zaps, Tables, and Forms included (100 tasks per month).”
- Starting price
- $19.99/month (Professional)
- Checked Oct 25, 2026zapier.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Professional Starting from $19.99 /month”
- Team plan
- From $69/month
- Checked Oct 25, 2026zapier.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Team Starting from $69 /month Collaborate with your team to build and manage complete AI-powered systems.”
- Integrations
- 9,000+ apps
- Checked Oct 25, 2026zapier.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Zapier connects to 9,000+ apps—more than any other automation tool.”
Pros and cons of Make
- Visual canvas shows complex logic clearly
- Strong data handling with routers, iterators and error handlers
- Free plan with no time limit
- Steeper learning curve than Zapier
- Credit usage can be hard to predict
- Fewer app integrations than Zapier
Pros and cons of Zapier
- Largest library of app integrations
- Easy for non-developers to set up
- Tables, Forms, AI steps and MCP in one account
- Per-task pricing gets expensive at high volume
- Free plan limited to two-step Zaps
- Complex branching is clumsier than canvas-based tools
Other apps to consider
Microsoft Power AutomateInstead of Zapier
Often already licensed for Microsoft 365 shops, with desktop RPA included.
Make vs Zapier: common questions
Is Make better than Zapier?
Zapier suits non-technical teams that want to connect common apps quickly, with the largest integration library at 9,000+ apps. Make suits operations people and agencies building workflows with branching, loops and error handling, shown on a visual canvas. The biggest difference is ease versus control: Zapier is faster to learn, Make handles complex logic more clearly and is often cheaper at volume.
Is Make free?
Make has a free plan, with paid plans for more features. See its verified pricing facts above for current limits.
Is Zapier free?
Zapier has a free plan, with paid plans for more features. See its verified pricing facts above for current limits.
Is Make or Zapier open source?
Neither is open source.
Which platforms do Make and Zapier support?
Make: Web. Zapier: Web.