Reviewed 2026-10-14
Zapier vs Make
Both connect your apps. The difference is how each one charges you as your automation volume and complexity grow.
Our take
Make
Make is usually the better value once workflows get multi-step or high-volume, because branching does not consume extra operations. Zapier remains the better choice when you need an integration that only exists in its much larger catalogue, or when a non-technical teammate needs to build the automation unaided.
Side by side
Rows marked in colour show which option we think is ahead on that point.
| Criteria | Zapier | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Limited task allowance on the free tier | 1,000 operations/month, no time limit |
| How branching is billed | Multi-step paths consume additional tasks | Routers and filters are part of the scenario |
| Integration catalogue | Thousands of apps — the largest available | 3,000+ apps |
| Ease of first build | Simplest possible trigger-action setup | More powerful, but the canvas takes learning |
| Debugging | Task history per run | Searchable execution log across runs |
Sources
These are the vendor pages we used when writing this comparison. Prices and plan limits change; confirm them before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Answers restate what this comparison records and link to the vendor pages it cites.
Does branching cost extra on Zapier?
On Zapier, our entry records that multi-step and branching logic consumes additional tasks. On Make, routers and filters are part of the scenario rather than charged per path. The allowances themselves are on the Zapier pricing page and the Make pricing page.
What is the difference between Zapier and Make?
Both connect your apps. The difference is how each one charges you as your automation volume and complexity grow.
How do Zapier and Make compare on price?
Both are tiered, so the figure depends on your own volume. Our entries describe Zapier as: Free plan: 100 tasks/month · Professional from $19.99/month (USD). And Make as: $9/month for 5,000 credits (free plan: 1,000). Compare the Zapier pricing page and the Make pricing page before you commit.
Which should I choose, Zapier or Make?
Make is usually the better value once workflows get multi-step or high-volume, because branching does not consume extra operations. Zapier remains the better choice when you need an integration that only exists in its much larger catalogue, or when a non-technical teammate needs to build the automation unaided.
Where did the figures in this comparison come from?
This comparison is based on the vendor pages we read: Make pricing and Zapier pricing. Prices and plan limits change, so check them before you commit.
How do Zapier and Make compare on "Free plan"?
Zapier: Limited task allowance on the free tier. Make: 1,000 operations/month, no time limit.