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 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (6,000+) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1,000+) | 🏆 Zapier |
| Free Plan | 100 tasks/mo | 1,000 ops/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
- 📱 6,000+ apps: If you use an app, Zapier probably connects it
- 🤖 AI Zap builder: Describe automation in English, AI builds it
- 📚 World-class docs: Tutorials for every major app integration
Zapier's limitations: Gets expensive fast. 750 tasks/month on Starter ($20). Limited branching logic. No visual canvas.
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 operations vs Zapier's $299/mo for similar volume
- 🆓 Generous free plan: 1,000 operations/month
- 🔄 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.
Try Make Free (1,000 ops/month) →Pricing: Where Make Wins Big
| Volume | Zapier Cost | Make Cost | Savings with Make |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 tasks/ops | $0 | $0 | — |
| 750 tasks/ops | $20/mo | $0 (free) | $20/mo |
| 2,000 tasks/ops | $49/mo | $9/mo | $40/mo |
| 10,000 tasks/ops | ~$299/mo | $9/mo | $290/mo |
| 50,000 tasks/ops | $103/mo (team) | $16/mo | $87/mo |
At 10,000 operations/month, Make costs $9 vs Zapier's ~$299 — that's a 33× price difference for similar automation volume.
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