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MakevsZapier
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Make
Starts at$10.59/mo
Free planYes
Plans5 tiers
Features7 features
Integrations25 native
PlatformsWeb · API · Slack
MCP serverYes
Zapier
Starts at$19.99/mo
Free planYes
Plans4 tiers
Features8 features
Integrations12 native
PlatformsWeb · API · Slack · iOS · Android
MCP serverYes
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PRESETS
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ALL TOOLS UPDATED 2026.05.01
CAPABILITIES
Where they overlap, where they don't
Functional roles from both tools, split by coverage. The corners are where the two tools become different products.
Only MakeRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
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Both7 of 7 roles in the verified union.
7- Workflow Automator
- Trigger Handler
- Data Router
- Scheduler
- Webhook Manager
- Api Caller
- Form Handler
Only ZapierRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
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PLAN LADDER
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AT A GLANCE
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FACT
Category
Automation
Automation
Starting Price
$10.59/mo
$19.99/mo
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Plans
5 tiers
4 tiers
Free Plan
Yes
Yes
Free Trial
No
Yes
Platforms
Web · API · Slack
Web · API · Slack · iOS · Android
Top Features
7 features
8 features
Integrations
25 native
12 native
Public API
Yes
Yes
Webhooks (In)
Yes
Yes
INTEGRATIONS · 32 TOOLS
Integrations from both tools, side by side
Integrations sourced from each tool's own documentation. Where both tools connect to the same app, you see it once. The rest shows where their ecosystems diverge.
BOTH5
20
7UNION32
INTEGRATION
NOTES
Airtable
✓
✓
Both. Listed as featured app and in main integrations directory
Gmail
✓
✓
Both. Listed in main integrations directory
Google Sheets
✓
✓
Both. Listed in main integrations directory
Notion
DEEP READ
What it does
Features and capabilities sourced from each tool's own documentation, structured for comparison.
Make
TOP FEATURES · 7
F01
Visual No-Code Workflow BuilderautomationDesign, build, and automate workflows with a drag-and-drop visual interface. Add notes directly in the scenario editor, use flow control with conditional statements, and analyse every step visually without writing code.
F02
3,000+ App IntegrationsintegrationConnect with over 3,000 standard apps and create custom apps to integrate with virtually any service. Enterprise customers also gain access to exclusive enterprise-grade app integrations.
F03
Make AI AgentsaiBuild and manage AI Agents that take action and orchestrate workflows across 3,000+ apps. The next generation includes a reasoning panel for inspecting agent decisions, multimodal inputs covering documents, images, and audio, a shareable agents library, and a redesigned interface integrated directly into the Scenario Builder. Available on all plans using Make's AI Provider or your own LLM key.
F04
Make AI ToolkitaiStreamline workflows with built-in AI tools for tasks like summarisation, categorisation, and content extraction. Use Make's AI Provider or connect your own LLM key on all paid plans.
F05
Real-Time Execution MonitoringanalyticsVisually monitor, isolate, and troubleshoot workflow executions immediately in real time. Full-text execution log search is available on Pro plans and above.
F06
Make GridsettingsGain a holistic view of your entire AI and automation landscape, gather insights, and build with confidence across all scenarios in your organisation.
Zapier
TOP FEATURES · 8
F01
Zaps, Trigger-Action AutomationautomationBuild automated workflows called Zaps by connecting a trigger app to one or more action apps. Supports multi-step Zaps, conditional logic, and runs across 8,000+ app integrations without writing code.
F02
Filters and Paths (Conditional Logic)settingsAdd Filters to run workflows only when specific conditions are met (e.g. deal value exceeds $5,000 in Salesforce), and use Paths to route data to different teams or actions based on if/then branching logic.
F03
WebhooksapiConnect to any API or web service without writing code. Send data to or receive data from any service via webhooks, enabling integrations beyond Zapier's native app library.
F04
Tables and FormsdataStore and manage data with built-in Tables that your Zaps can read and update. Forms reflect table logic in real-time, automatically updating Table records when responses come in. Both are included across all Zapier plan tiers at no extra cost.
F05
AI Automation and AgentsaiConnect 300+ AI tools to workflows. Build AI Agents using the Templates Hub (pre-built configurations for common tasks) or configure agents via Copilot using plain language. AI Chatbots handle customer-facing questions. AI guardrails and governance controls (added February 2026) give enterprise teams visibility into all automated AI interactions.
F06
Data Formatting, Looping, and SchedulingtemplateTransform dates, currencies, and text into the required format with Formatter. Process line items by running actions multiple times with Looping. Schedule workflows for any time increment and add Delays between steps.
WHO IT'S FOR
Who each tool is built for
Use cases and fit tags from each tool's own positioning. Match these to your context, not their marketing.
Marketing teamsMake enables marketing teams to drive faster growth by automating repetitive marketing tasks and workflows. Teams can automate social media posting for more engagement with less effort, streamline email marketing to increase conversions, and automate content creation using AI apps. The platform connects over 3,000 pre-built apps, allowing marketers to integrate their entire tech stack without code. By automating busy work, marketing professionals can focus on strategic initiatives that matter most to business growth.
IT operations teamsMake helps IT teams cut complexity and move faster by automating everything from system monitoring to incident response. IT professionals can connect tools, integrate AI applications, and reduce manual work across their technology infrastructure. The platform enables efficient scaling and control of IT workflows, freeing technical teams to focus on innovation rather than routine tasks. With visual-first automation, IT departments can quickly adapt to new demands by integrating custom systems alongside the massive library of pre-built applications.
Sales teamsMake empowers sales teams to level up their sales cycle and close more deals faster through intelligent automation. Sales professionals can automate lead management processes for more conversions, streamline contracting to make deals faster, and eliminate manual data entry across CRM systems like HubSpot and Salesforce. The platform breaks down silos across business functions, enabling sales teams to connect their tools and workflows visually without coding. By automating routine sales tasks, teams gain more time for high-value customer interactions.
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