Automation & Agents comparison
Zapier vs Make
Our pick: Zapier scores 9.1/10 against 8.8/10 for Make. Here's how they differ and which one fits your needs.
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At a glance
| Zapier | Make | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.1/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Best for | Small businesses, Operations teams, Marketers | Agencies, Operations teams, Automation consultants |
| Type | Workflow automation | Workflow automation |
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starting price | $19.99/mo | $9/mo |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome | Web |
| Launched | 2011 | 2016 |
Key features
Zapier
- 8,000+ app integrations
- AI steps
- Zapier Agents
- Tables and Interfaces
- MCP server
Make
- Visual scenario builder
- 3,000+ apps
- AI Agents
- Routers and iterators
- Error handling
Zapier: pros and cons
Pros
- Largest integration library
- Very easy for beginners
Cons
- Gets expensive at high task volume
- Complex logic is harder than in Make or n8n
Make: pros and cons
Pros
- Powerful logic at lower cost than Zapier
- Clear visual debugging
Cons
- Steeper learning curve
- Operation-based billing needs monitoring
Verdict: Zapier or Make?
Choose Zapier if you're small businesses or operations teams or marketers and value largest integration library.
Choose Make if you're agencies or operations teams or automation consultants and value powerful logic at lower cost than Zapier.
Overall we rate Zapier slightly higher. Both are worth trying, and at least one has a free plan or trial. See all Automation & Agents tools for more options.
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