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Make vs Zapier
A fact-based comparison built only from each tool's verified directory profile — pricing summaries, plan availability, platforms, and stated strengths and limitations. No rankings, no sponsored placement.
| Criterion | Make | Zapier |
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| Category | AI Workflow Builders | AI Workflow Builders |
| In one sentence | A visual automation platform for building multi-step scenarios that connect apps and AI models. | A no-code platform for connecting apps with automated workflows (Zaps), AI agents, chatbots and tables. |
| Problem it solves | Automating multi-step processes with branching, iteration and error handling without writing a service from scratch. | Copying data between apps and repeating routine steps by hand wastes time and causes errors. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Developer API | Yes — docs | Yes — docs |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, API | Web |
| Pricing (summary) | A free tier covers a limited monthly operations allowance; paid plans scale by operations and add features and team controls. Verify current plans on Make's pricing page. Checked 2026-10-18 | Free plan with 100 tasks a month and two-step Zaps. Professional starts at $29.99 monthly ($19.99/month annually) for 750 tasks and Team at $103.50 monthly ($69/month annually) for 2,000 tasks, both scaling with task volume. Enterprise is custom. Checked 2026-10-19 |
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How to choose
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