Compare other tools| Tool | Make | Zapier |
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| Price | From $12/month | From $29.99/month$239.88/year billed annually |
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| Free plan | Free plan | Free plan |
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| Best for | - Technical users and agencies who need precise data mapping between apps
- Teams building multi-branch workflows with conditional routing
- Developers who want a visual builder without maintaining servers
| - Non-technical users who want to automate tasks between apps without code
- Small teams connecting CRM, email, project management and communication tools
- Teams that need a large library of ready-made app connectors
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| Ease of use | Takes some experience | Usable by beginners |
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| Key features | - Canvas-based visual flow editor
- Data mapping and transformation between modules
- HTTP and webhook modules for arbitrary API calls
- Conditional routing and error handling
- Thousands of app connectors
| - Trigger-and-action Zap builder
- Multi-step Zaps with filters, paths and formatters
- AI steps for summarising and transforming data
- Thousands of app integrations
- Scheduled and webhook-triggered workflows
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| Integrations | Google Workspace, Slack, HubSpot, Salesforce, Airtable, Notion, Shopify | Gmail, Slack, HubSpot, Salesforce, Google Sheets, Notion, Airtable |
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| API | Available | Available |
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| Skill level | Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate |
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| Platforms | Web | Web |
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| Main advantages | - Visual canvas makes complex, multi-branch flows easier to understand
- Fine-grained data mapping handles transformations Zapier cannot
- Free plan supports a useful number of operations per month
| - Largest app integration library of any automation tool
- No-code setup means most users are productive within minutes
- Free tier covers basic single-step automations
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| Main disadvantages | - Steeper learning curve than simpler trigger-action platforms
- No self-hosting option
| - Task pricing climbs quickly with high-volume workflows
- Complex data mapping and conditional logic can feel limited compared to code-based tools
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| Data checked | Checked October 4, 2026 | Checked October 4, 2026 |
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| Try Make | Try Zapier |
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Which one to choose
Choose Make if
- Technical users and agencies who need precise data mapping between apps
- Teams building multi-branch workflows with conditional routing
- Developers who want a visual builder without maintaining servers
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Choose Zapier if
- Non-technical users who want to automate tasks between apps without code
- Small teams connecting CRM, email, project management and communication tools
- Teams that need a large library of ready-made app connectors
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