Comparison
Zapier Make
Side-by-side: pricing, features, integrations. Pick the one that fits.
Short version: Choose Zapier when the apps you need are supported and you want a straightforward way to connect them. Choose Make when you want to see branches, loops and data transformations on a visual canvas. Check one real workflow before choosing: Zapier counts tasks, while Make counts credits. Those units are not interchangeable.
Specs · 5 differences
| Spec | Zapier | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom | $9/mo |
| Free tier | ||
| Pricing model | freemium | freemium |
| Pricing tiers | — | — |
| Best for | Teams looking to automate workflows using AI tools. | Visual builders who need branching logic and multi-step workflows without writing code |
| Integrations | — | — |
| Open source | ||
| Last verified | — | — |
Zapier
Pros
- Works across leading AI tools
- Instant access to 9,000+ apps
- Enterprise-grade security
- Self-healing workflows
- Users can build automations quickly
Cons
- No explicit pricing tiers mentioned
- Lack of integration details
- Limited feature list provided
Make
Verdict
Pick Zapier if teams looking to automate workflows using AI tools.
Pick Make if visual builders who need branching logic and multi-step workflows without writing code.
Bottom line
The free plans have limits. Zapier Free includes 100 tasks a month and two-step Zaps. Make Free includes 1,000 credits a month. That does not mean Make runs ten times as many complete workflows: several actions in one scenario can each consume credits.
Zapier Professional starts at $19.99 a month with annual billing; the task allowance and billing commitment affect the price. Check Make's pricing page for the credit allowance and billing cadence you need.
Pick Zapier if your required integrations and a simple setup matter most. Pick Make if you need branching and want to work through data visually. We do not claim one is always 5–10 times cheaper. Run your actual workflow and count the billable actions.
Sources checked 24 October 2026: Zapier pricing, Make pricing.
Frequently asked
- Which is cheaper, Zapier or Make?
- Make starts at $9/mo; Zapier uses custom pricing.
- Does Zapier have a free tier?
- Yes — Zapier offers a free tier.
- Does Make have a free tier?
- Yes — Make offers a free tier.
- When should I pick Zapier over Make?
- Pick Zapier if your use case matches: teams looking to automate workflows using AI tools..
- When should I pick Make over Zapier?
- Pick Make if your use case matches: visual builders who need branching logic and multi-step workflows without writing code.
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