Both Make (formerly Integromat) and Zapier are no-code automation powerhouses — but for very different users. Zapier is famous for simplicity, Make for power and dramatically lower pricing.
⚡ Bottom Line
Zapier = Easiest & Fastest. Running in 10 minutes.
Make = More Powerful & 10× Cheaper.
Beginners → Zapier. Power users → Make.
Side-by-Side Overview
| Category | Zapier | Make | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐½ | 🏆 Zapier |
| Power & Flexibility | ⭐⭐⭐½ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 🏆 Make |
| Price (value) | ⭐⭐½ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 🏆 Make |
| App Integrations | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (8,000+) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (2,400+) | 🏆 Zapier |
| Free Plan | 100 tasks/mo | 1,000 credits/mo | 🏆 Make |
| Error Handling | Basic | Advanced | 🏆 Make |
| Data Manipulation | Limited | Excellent | 🏆 Make |
Zapier: What's Great
- 🚀 10-minute setup: Build your first automation in under 10 minutes
- 📱 8,000+ apps: If you use an app, Zapier probably connects it
- 🤖 AI Copilot: Describe automation in plain English, AI builds it
- 📚 World-class docs: Tutorials for every major app integration
Zapier's limitations: Gets expensive fast. Professional plan: 750 tasks/month (~$19.99/mo). Limited branching logic. No visual canvas. Filters/paths don't consume tasks — only action steps do.
Try Zapier Free (100 tasks/month) →Make: What's Great
- 🎨 Visual canvas: See your entire workflow as a diagram — branches, loops, all visible
- 💪 Advanced logic: Filters, iterators, aggregators, custom functions
- 💰 10× cheaper: $9/mo for 10,000 credits vs Zapier's ~$299/mo for similar volume
- 🆓 Generous free plan: 1,000 credits/month (note: Make switched from "operations" to "credits" in Aug 2025 — same math for standard automations)
- 🔄 Better errors: Shows exactly what failed and lets you resume from that point
Make's limitations: Learning curve is real (plan 2-3 hours). Fewer integrations than Zapier (2,400+ vs 8,000+). Polling scenarios consume credits even when no data is found — use webhooks to avoid this.
Try Make Free (1,000 credits/month) →Pricing: Where Make Wins Big
| Volume | Zapier Cost | Make Cost | Savings with Make |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 tasks/credits | $0 | $0 | — |
| 750 tasks/credits | ~$19.99/mo (Professional) | $0 (free plan covers this) | ~$20/mo |
| 2,000 tasks/credits | ~$69/mo (Team) | $9/mo (Core) | $60/mo |
| 10,000 tasks/credits | ~$299/mo+ | $9/mo (Core) | $290/mo |
| 50,000 tasks/credits | Custom / high volume | $16/mo (Pro) | Massive savings |
At 10,000 credits/month, Make costs $9 vs Zapier's ~$299+ — that's a 33× price difference for similar automation volume. Plus, Zapier now has 8,000+ integrations vs Make's 2,400+ — so choose based on both price AND whether your specific apps are supported.
Final Verdict
Use Zapier if...
- You're new to automation
- Need to connect many niche apps
- Run simple, linear workflows
- Want instant results today
Use Make if...
- Need complex branching logic
- Handle heavy data transformation
- Run an automation agency
- Want to save money at any scale