Our verdict
Zapier for ease and breadth; Make for power and value.
Zapier and Make are the leading no-code automation platforms. Zapier is easiest and has the most integrations; Make offers a more powerful visual builder and usually more operations per dollar.
Choose Zapier if…
- Non-technical teams will build automations
- You need niche app integrations
- Simplicity matters more than cost
Choose Make if…
- You need complex branching and data transformation
- You run high volumes
- You are comfortable with a visual data-flow model
Side by side
| Criterion | Zapier | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.7 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Features & fit | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Ease of use | 9.4 | 7.8 |
| Value for money | 7.4 | 9.0 |
| Support & reliability | 8.2 | 7.6 |
| Security & privacy | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 9.8 | 9.0 |
| Starting price (indicative) | Free plan; paid from around $20–30 / month | Free plan; paid from around $9–11 / month |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Best for | Non-technical teams | Complex multi-branch workflows |
Feature by feature
| Feature | Zapier | Make |
|---|---|---|
| App integrations | Largest library | Large library |
| Pricing unit | Per task | Per operation |
| Builder style | Linear steps, very easy | Visual canvas, more flexible |
| Complex logic | Paths and filters | Routers, iterators, error handlers |
| Cost at high volume | Higher | Usually lower |
| Best for | Non-technical teams wanting speed | Complex workflows on a budget |
Pricing compared
Zapier
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | — |
| Professional | ≈ $20 / mo | Billed annually; price rises with task volume |
| Team | ≈ $69 / mo | Shared workspace; billed annually |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | — |
Make
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | — |
| Core | ≈ $9 / mo | Billed annually; scales with operations |
| Pro | ≈ $16 / mo | — |
| Teams | ≈ $29 / mo | — |
Indicative USD list prices; excludes tax, add-ons and promotions. Confirm on each vendor’s site.
Pricing unit
Zapier charges per task, Make per operation/credit. Make generally offers more volume for the money, but count carefully for your workflows.
Builder
Zapier uses a linear step editor; Make uses a canvas with routers and iterators.
Integrations
Zapier supports more apps. Make's HTTP module makes it easy to reach APIs without native connectors.
Pricing at volume
Zapier bills by tasks, counting each action step, while Make bills by operations, counting each module that runs. For multi-step workflows running thousands of times a month, Make is usually substantially cheaper. For a handful of simple automations, Zapier's ease may be worth the premium.
Complex logic
Make's visual canvas handles branching, iterators, aggregators and error routes naturally, which suits complex data flows. Zapier supports paths, filters and code steps, but very complex workflows can become harder to read and maintain than in Make.
Pros & cons
Zapier
- Largest app library
- Very easy builder
- AI steps and copilots
- Task-based pricing can climb
- Complex logic gets clunky
Make
- Powerful visual builder
- Strong value
- Advanced data handling
- Steeper learning curve
- Fewer apps than Zapier
Key features of each
Zapier
- Multi-step Zaps. Chain actions across apps.
- Paths. Branching logic.
- Tables & Interfaces. Lightweight databases and forms.
- AI steps. Summarise, classify and generate in workflows.
Integrates with: Gmail, Slack, HubSpot, Google Sheets, Notion, Shopify.
Make
- Scenario canvas. Visual flow with routers and filters.
- Iterators & aggregators. Work with lists and bundles.
- HTTP module. Connect any API.
- AI modules. Use AI models inside scenarios.
Integrates with: Google Sheets, Slack, Airtable, Shopify, HubSpot.
Who should avoid each
Skip Zapier if…
- Very high task volumes on a budget
- Complex data transformations
Best for: Non-technical teams; Connecting many SaaS apps; Quick wins with simple automations.
Skip Make if…
- Absolute beginners
- Teams needing the largest app catalogue
Best for: Complex multi-branch workflows; Cost-conscious automation; Data transformations.
Switching between Zapier and Make
Migration difficulty: Moderate
Workflows cannot be exported between the two; each automation must be rebuilt and re-authenticated, then tested.
- Inventory every live automation and its owner.
- Rebuild the highest-value workflows first.
- Run old and new in parallel with test data.
- Switch off old workflows one at a time.
- Set up error notifications on the new platform.
Weigh it your way
Adjust the weights to your priorities to see which tool comes out ahead for you. Print or export the result for your team.
| Tool | Features | Ease | Value | Support | Security | Integrations | Your score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Zapier | 8.8 | 9.4 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 9.8 | 8.65 |
| 2. Make | 9.0 | 7.8 | 9.0 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 8.48 |
Drag the sliders to match your priorities. Scores are our editorial sub-scores; weights start at the values we publish on the methodology page. Nothing you change is stored or sent anywhere.
How our scores and weights work · Add a third tool side by side
Frequently asked questions
Can I migrate Zaps to Make?
There is no direct import; workflows need to be rebuilt.
Is n8n an alternative?
Yes — n8n is a strong choice for technical teams wanting self-hosting.
Does Zapier or Make have a free plan?
Zapier has a free plan; Make has a free plan. Indicative starting prices: Zapier — Free plan; paid from around $20–30 / month; Make — Free plan; paid from around $9–11 / month.
Which scores higher in our review, Zapier or Make?
Zapier scores 8.7/10 and Make 8.5/10 on our weighted rubric. Zapier leads on 4 of six criteria. A higher score does not make it right for every buyer — see the “choose if” lists above.
