Compare / Head to head
Make vs Zapier: which is better for your automations?
Quick verdict
Zapier is the easiest place to start and has the biggest app library. Make gives you more visual control over complex, branching logic and a more generous free allowance (1,000 credits vs 100 tasks per month).
Comparison table
| Tool | Pricing | Free tier | Best for | Hosting | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMake | Credit-based paid plans (Core, Pro, Teams, Enterprise) — see site for current prices | Free plan with 1,000 credits/month | Visual, branching scenarios; each module action uses credits | Cloud (Make-hosted) | Visit ↗ |
| SZapier | Pro from $19.99/mo (750 tasks, annual) or $29.99 monthly; Team from $69/mo (annual); Enterprise custom | Free plan: 100 tasks/mo, two-step Zaps | Non-technical teams, widest app library (9,000+ apps) | Cloud (Zapier-hosted) | Visit ↗ |
Pricing checked on each vendor's official site on October 14, 2026. Prices change often — always confirm on the official site. "See site" means we couldn't verify it. Some links are affiliate links — disclosure.
Who should pick which?
Pick Make if…
You build multi-branch scenarios, transform lots of data, or want to stretch a small budget. Make's visual canvas shows exactly how data flows.
Try Make ↗Pick Zapier if…
You want the fastest setup, need a niche app only Zapier supports, or your team is non-technical. Zapier Agents, Tables, Forms and MCP all live in one account.
Try Zapier ↗FAQ
Is Make cheaper than Zapier?
Make's free plan includes 1,000 credits a month versus Zapier's 100 tasks, and Zapier's paid Pro plan starts at $19.99/month billed annually for 750 tasks. Check Make's pricing page for current paid-plan prices.
Does Zapier's free plan allow multi-step Zaps?
No. Zapier's free plan is limited to two-step Zaps (one trigger, one action); multi-step Zaps need Professional or higher.
Which has more integrations?
Zapier advertises 9,000+ apps. Make offers integrations with more than 1,000 standard apps plus custom apps for any public API.
Can I switch from Zapier to Make?
Yes, but there's no automatic import — you rebuild each Zap as a Make scenario. Start with your highest-volume Zaps, where the savings are biggest.