Make review

Who Make is for

• Operations teams building multi-step workflows.
• Users who outgrew simple automations.
• Teams that want lower per-action cost than Zapier.

Maybe not for you: If you want the simplest possible setup, Zapier is easier.

Key features

• Visual scenario builder with 3,500+ apps.
• Maia, an AI assistant for building scenarios.
• Make AI Agents (beta).
• MCP server to connect AI tools to your scenarios.

Make pricing (as of October 2026)

• Free: $0, 1,000 credits/mo
• Core: $9/mo, starting at 10,000 credits/mo
• Pro: $16/mo, starting at 10,000 credits/mo
• Teams: $29/mo, starting at 10,000 credits/mo
• Enterprise: custom

One module action uses one credit; higher credit tiers cost more.

Prices checked against the official pricing page in October 2026. Plans change often, so confirm on the maker's site before you buy.

Pros

• Powerful visual builder for complex logic.
• Low entry price.
• AI agents and MCP support.

Cons

• Steeper learning curve than Zapier.
• Credit usage can be hard to predict.
• Smaller app library than Zapier.

Best Make alternatives

• Zapier: Best for beginners and the most app integrations.
• n8n: Best for self-hosting and code-level control.
• LangChain: Best for developers building custom AI agents.

How Make ranks on Pickd

Make ranks #2 for automation: more power per dollar than Zapier, but a little harder to learn.

Rankings are editorial and no one pays for a spot. Read how we pick.