Zapier vs Make
Zapier is a no-code automation platform connecting more than 8,000 apps through trigger-and-action Zaps, and Make is a visual automation platform where multi-step scenarios are drawn as flowcharts across more than 2,000 apps. They are compared because both let non-developers connect SaaS tools, both have free plans, and both are priced by usage rather than per seat. Zapier suits non-technical teams that want quick setup and broad app coverage, while Make suits operations teams and agencies building complex, higher-volume workflows.
Which should you choose?
Choose Zapier if
- Non-technical teams connecting SaaS tools
- Small businesses automating lead routing, notifications and data entry
- Anyone who needs an integration Zapier has and competitors do not
Choose Make if
- Operations teams and agencies building multi-step automations
- Users who have outgrown Zapier on cost or complexity
- Workflows that need heavy data transformation
Cheapest to start
Not confirmed
Free plan
Zapier, Make
Highest editor rating
Zapier · 4.6
| Compare | Zapier |
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| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes |
| Starting price | From $29.99/mo |
| Editor rating | 4.6 |
| Ease of use | Very easy (5/5) |
| Category | Automation |
| Pricing model | Free plan with 100 tasks per month; Professional from $29.99 per month billed monthly (approximately $19.99 annually) for 750 tasks and Team from approximately $103.50 per month ($69 annually) for 2,000 tasks. Prices rise with task volume; Enterprise is custom. |
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| Platforms | Web, Browser extension |
| Integrations | Airtable, Gmail, Google Workspace, HubSpot, Notion, OpenAI, Salesforce, Shopify, Slack, Stripe |
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| AI agents | Yes |
| AI assistant | Yes |
| API access | No |
| Audit logs | Yes |
| Chatbot | Yes |
| Databases & tables | Yes |
| Forms & surveys | Yes |
| GDPR compliance tools | No |
| Roles & permissions | Yes |
| SSO / SAML | Yes |
| Templates | Yes |
| Webhooks | Yes |
| Workflow automation | Yes |
Common questions
- Does Zapier or Make have a free plan?
- Both do. Zapier and Make each offer a free tier, so you can try either without paying.
- How long is the Zapier and Make free trial?
- Zapier offers a 14-day free trial. Make does not offer one.
- Which is easier to use, Zapier or Make?
- In VERILO's editorial assessment Zapier is the easier of the two, scoring 5 out of 5 against 3 for Make. That is a judgement about how quickly a new team gets productive, not a measured benchmark.
Our verdict
Choose Zapier if ease of setup and app coverage matter more than cost; it scores 5 out of 5 for ease of use, connects more than 8,000 apps, and adds Tables, Interfaces, Chatbots and Agents, but Professional starts at about $29.99 per month ($19.99 billed annually) for 750 tasks and costs climb with volume. Choose Make if you need branching, loops and data transformation on a visual canvas, or want lower usage pricing; Core starts at about $9. per month for 10,000 credits, and the free plan includes 1,000 credits and instant webhooks versus Zapier's 100 tasks and two-step Zaps. Make prices by credit tier rather than per seat, so the two are not directly comparable on headline price. Make's learning curve is steeper (3 out of 5 for ease of use), every module run counts as an operation, and it has fewer native apps; Zapier offers a 14-day trial while Make does not. Both connect to Slack, Gmail, Google Workspace, HubSpot, Salesforce, Shopify, Stripe, Notion, OpenAI and Airtable, and Make adds EU and US hosting options.