Make
Visual automation platform offering far more operations per dollar than Zapier, with strong AI/LLM integration nodes.
Our take
The best value-for-money automation platform for teams comfortable with a slightly more visual, technical workflow builder.
Best for
Solo founders and small teams who want Zapier-level power at a fraction of the cost and don't mind a steeper learning curve.
Pros
- 10,000 operations/month for around $9 - far cheaper than Zapier at scale
- Visual, flowchart-style workflow builder gives more control
- Strong AI and LLM integration nodes
Cons
- Steeper learning curve than Zapier for non-technical users
- Smaller app library than Zapier, though still extensive
How it compares
Significantly cheaper than Zapier for the same volume of automations, at the cost of a less beginner-friendly interface.
Full review
Make (formerly Integromat) is a visual workflow automation platform similar to Zapier but built around a more powerful, flowchart-style canvas — supporting branching paths, loops, error handlers, and more complex data transformations within a single automation.
Its visual builder shows the entire workflow as a connected diagram, making it easier to understand and debug complex multi-step automations than Zapier's more linear list view. Make also tends to be more cost-efficient for high-volume automations, since its pricing is based on "operations" rather than per-task in the same way.
The free tier is reasonably generous, and paid plans are often cheaper than Zapier for equivalent volume, though the visual complexity has a steeper learning curve for beginners. For users comfortable with a more technical, visual approach to automation — especially those with complex branching logic — Make often delivers more power per dollar than Zapier; for the simplest automations, Zapier's interface is more approachable.
Cloudkart Rubric
4.0/5 avg- Actual Utility5/5
- Ease of Use3/5
- Pricing Fairness4/5
- Reliability4/5
- Differentiation4/5