Zapier vs Make: Which Automation Platform is Right for You?

Compare Zapier and Make (formerly Integromat) for workflow automation. Zapier offers simplicity with 7,000+ integrations, while Make provides visual automation with better pricing for complex workflows.

Updated 2026-10 · 2026

Zapier

Connect your apps and automate workflows with the most popular no-code automation platform

29.99month

Strengths

+7,000+ app integrations - largest ecosystem available
+Extremely beginner-friendly with simple linear workflows
+Excellent documentation and community support

Weaknesses

-Expensive for high-volume usage - tasks add up quickly
-Limited logic capabilities without premium plans
-No visual workflow builder on basic plans

Best for

Small businesses and non-technical users who need simple, reliable automations with popular apps and don't mind paying for convenience

Make

Visual automation platform with powerful logic and better pricing for complex workflows

9month

Strengths

+Visual workflow builder on all plans - see your automation logic
+Better pricing for high-volume usage (operations vs tasks)
+Advanced features like routers, iterators, and error handlers

Weaknesses

-Steeper learning curve than Zapier
-Fewer app integrations overall
-Less polished documentation for beginners

Best for

Technical users and teams who need complex automations with branching logic, data transformation, and want better value for high-volume workflows

Feature Comparison

Feature	Zapier	Make
Free Plan	100 tasks/month	1,000 operations/month
Starting Price	$29.99/month (750 tasks)	$9/month (10,000 operations)
App Integrations	7,000+	1,500+
Visual Workflow Builder	Pro plan and above ($73.50/month)	All plans including free
Multi-Step Workflows	All paid plans	All plans including free
Conditional Logic	Paths on Professional+ ($73.50/month)	Routers on all plans
Error Handling	Basic on all plans, advanced on higher tiers	Advanced error handlers on all plans
Data Transformation	Formatter tool, limited on basic plans	Built-in functions and tools on all plans
Execution History	7-30 days depending on plan	30 days on all paid plans
API Access	Webhooks on paid plans	HTTP modules on all plans
Team Collaboration	Team plan ($103.50/month)	Team plan ($16/month per user)
Learning Curve	Very easy - 1-2 hours to start	Moderate - 4-8 hours to master

The Verdict

Choose Zapier if you're non-technical, need the widest app selection, and prioritize simplicity over cost. Choose Make if you're comfortable with visual programming, need complex workflows with branching logic, or want significantly better value for high-volume automations - you'll get 10x more operations for a third of the price.

How to switch from Zapier to Make

Full Zapier export guide →

1Export your Zap inventory from the Zaps dashboard using the Export button, which downloads a CSV of every Zap's name, trigger app, action app(s), and status - use this as your migration checklist since Zapier doesn't export the underlying step logic.
2Sign up for a free Make account and create your team/organization, then review your CSV to prioritize your highest-volume or most business-critical Zaps first.
3Recreate each Zap manually as a Make scenario, mapping the same trigger and action apps to their Make module equivalents, and rebuild any filters or formatter steps using Make's built-in routers and functions.
4Run the new Make scenario in parallel with the live Zap for a few days, comparing outputs to confirm the data and logic match before fully trusting it.
5Turn off the old Zap only after the Make scenario has run successfully several times, then repeat the recreate-and-test process for the rest of your Zaps.
6Invite your team to the Make organization, assign roles/permissions, and cancel your Zapier subscription once every active automation has been migrated and verified.

Zapier vs Make: common questions

How do I export my data from Zapier before switching to Make?+

Zapier doesn't let you export a Zap's actual step logic as a reusable file. Go to your Zaps dashboard and click the Export option to download a CSV listing every Zap's name, trigger app, action app(s), and on/off status - use this as your rebuild checklist. You'll still need to manually recreate each Zap as a scenario in Make since there's no automated migration tool between the two platforms.

What features do I lose moving from Zapier to Make?+

You lose access to roughly 5,500 fewer app integrations since Make supports about 1,500 apps versus Zapier's 7,000+, so check your niche or less common tools before committing. You also lose Zapier's more polished beginner UI and larger community support forums, though Make's own documentation and community have improved significantly in recent updates.

Is Make's free plan enough for a small team?+

Make's free plan gives you 1,000 operations/month, which covers light usage like a few daily automations, but most small teams with regular workflows will outgrow it within a few weeks. For actual team use with multiple users and higher volume, you'll need at least the Core or Team plan starting around $9-16/month.

Does Make support the same integrations as Zapier?+

Make covers most mainstream tools (Google Workspace, Slack, HubSpot, Airtable, Stripe, etc.) but not the long tail of niche or regional apps Zapier supports. Before switching, search Make's app directory for each integration you currently use in Zapier to confirm it exists and has the specific triggers/actions your automation needs.

How much will I actually save switching from Zapier to Make over a year?+

A Zapier Professional plan (~$73.50/month, 2,000 tasks) runs about $882/year, while Make's equivalent Pro plan (~$10,000 operations, roughly $29/month) runs about $348/year - a savings of over $500/year for comparable volume. The exact savings depend on your task/operation volume, since Make's operation-based pricing scales better for complex, multi-step automations than Zapier's per-task model.