Make vs Zapier
Make wins for complex multi-branch scenarios at lower cost; Zapier wins for the largest integration catalog and easiest learning curve.
By NextAutomation Editorial Team
Make wins for complex multi-branch scenarios at lower cost; Zapier wins for the largest integration catalog and easiest learning curve.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Make | Zapier | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Good 1,700+ apps | Excellent 7,000+ apps | Zapier |
| Pricing | Excellent $9-$29+/mo by operations | Fair $19.99-$799+/mo by tasks | Make |
| Visual builder | Excellent Best-in-class scenario UI | Good Linear step-by-step | Make |
| Branching/routers | Excellent Native routers and aggregators | Good Paths add-on | Make |
| Ease of learning | Good Steeper than Zapier | Excellent Easiest in market | Zapier |
| Data transformation | Excellent Iterators, aggregators, JSON | Good Formatter steps | Make |
| Free tier | Excellent 1,000 ops/mo | Fair 100 tasks/mo | Make |
| Templates | Good 7,000+ templates | Excellent 6,000+ templates | Tie |
| Support | Good Email + community | Excellent 24/7 on higher tiers | Zapier |
| Cost (10K ops/tasks) | Excellent ~$9/mo | Fair ~$73/mo | Make |
Choose Make if…
- ✓You build complex multi-branch flows
- ✓You need data iterators and aggregators
- ✓You want the cheapest cloud option
- ✓You want a visual scenario builder
- ✓Your monthly volume is under 100K operations
Choose Zapier if…
- ✓You need an obscure integration
- ✓You have no technical experience
- ✓You want the easiest possible UX
- ✓You prefer linear flows
- ✓You need premium 24/7 support
Our recommendation
Make is the better deal for complex automations involving data manipulation, loops, or branching. Zapier is the safer pick for simple A-to-B workflows or when you need an integration Make does not support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Make (formerly Integromat) is a visual automation platform that uses a scenario-based, data-flow interface and supports complex logic like iterators, aggregators, error handling, and conditional routing. Zapier uses a simpler trigger-action model with a linear, step-by-step interface. Make is more powerful for complex workflows; Zapier is faster for simple two-step automations.
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