Zapier vs Make (2026)

The short answer

Choose Make if you want more power per dollar — its visual builder, 3,000+ integrations, and generous free tier (1,000 credits) deliver more complex workflows for less. Choose Zapier if you want the widest app library and the simplest setup for straightforward, linear automations.

Zapier — breadth and simplicity

Best for the widest app library and easy setup. Zapier connects 9,000+ apps and supports multi-step workflows plus an AI Copilot that helps you build automations from plain-language descriptions^[1].

Price: Free (100 tasks/mo); Professional $19.99/mo (750 tasks), Team $69/mo^[1].

Verdict: Pick Zapier when you need an obscure app connected quickly, or want the gentlest learning curve. Its "task" pricing gets expensive once you chain many steps, since each action can count as a task.

Make — power and value

Best value and most capable visual builder. Make offers a visual workflow canvas, 3,000+ app integrations, AI agents, and custom functions^[2]. Its credit-based pricing means branching, iterating, and complex multi-step scenarios cost less than Zapier's task model for the same work.

Price: Free (1,000 credits/mo); Core $9/mo, Pro $16/mo (10K credits, annual)^[2].

Verdict: The better default for most small businesses. More generous free tier, lower entry price, and a canvas that handles branching and error handling far better than linear Zaps.

The bottom line

Frequently asked questions

Which has more app integrations?

Zapier, with 9,000+ integrations versus Make's 3,000+^[1][2]. For most mainstream apps, both are covered.

Why is Make so much cheaper?

Make bills by "credits" consumed by operations, while Zapier bills by tasks (essentially per step). Complex multi-step and branching workflows run up Zapier's costs faster^[1][2].

Is the free tier enough to evaluate both?

Yes. Zapier gives 100 tasks/mo and Make gives 1,000 credits/mo — enough to build and test several real workflows before paying^[1][2].