Make.com

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Make.com

More powerful than Zapier, cheaper at scale, and a steeper learning curve to match

4.7 (2,800 reviews)

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Subscription: $10.59/mo for 10,000 operations, unlimited scenarios

Make it easy: Drag and connect your apps on a visual canvas to automate tasks. More powerful than Zapier, cheaper if you use it a lot, but takes longer to learn.

What we like

  • Visual canvas builder lets you see exactly how your workflow branches and connects
  • Significantly cheaper than Zapier if you run a lot of automations ($10.59/mo for 10,000 operations)
  • Handles branching logic, loops, and error handling that Zapier can't do natively
  • Free tier includes 1,000 operations per month to learn on

What could be better

  • The learning curve is real: budget an afternoon to figure out how it works
  • Smaller app library than Zapier (3,000+ vs 7,000+), so some niche integrations may be missing
  • The interface can overwhelm first-time users with all its options

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Our verdict

Make.com is what you switch to when Zapier gets too expensive or too limited. Its visual canvas handles complex branching logic that Zapier can't touch, and running 10,000 operations costs about half of what Zapier charges. The trade-off is a steeper learning curve. If you're willing to spend an afternoon learning it, you'll build more powerful automations for less money.

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