MakevsZapier
Two automation tools, the same questions. Every answer comes from the official pages, with the date we checked. Nothing here is ranked.
last check 2026-10-11
Make
by Celonis, Inc.
Visual builder for multi-step automations (scenarios) across thousands of apps, with AI agents, a prompt-based builder and an MCP server.
All Make factsZapier
by Zapier Inc.
Connects thousands of web apps so events in one trigger actions in others, with AI steps, agents and MCP access for AI assistants.
All Zapier factsWhere they differ
- PlatformsMake: Mobile appZapier: Web
- Free plan limitsMake: 1,000 credits a month; scenarios run at most every 15 minutes. 2 active scenarios (unlimited on paid plans)Zapier: 100 tasks a month, shared between Zaps and MCP actions. Zaps limited to two steps: one trigger and one action
- Used to train AIMake: For Maia, Make says prompts, scenario structures and outputs are not used to train or fine-tune the model. For the Make AI Toolkit modules, Make says data is neither stored nor used to train the AI.Zapier: Zapier says it does not train on the data that runs through workflows on any plan, but may learn from how workflows are structured unless you opt out; Enterprise is opted out automatically.
- Apps it connectsMake: 3,000+ pre-built appsZapier: 9,000+ apps
Same answer, but for different plans or with different conditions: build by describing it. The table below shows the conditions.
Same answer for both: free plan, MCP, AI steps, AI agents.
Plans and prices
As listed on each official pricing page, in the currency we were shown. No conversion, no rounding.
Make
- Free Free plan$0.00 / month
- Core Paid, individual$9.00 / month, billed annually
- Pro Paid, individual$16.00 / month, billed annually
- Teams Team$29.00 / month, billed annually
- Enterprise EnterprisePrice not confirmed
Zapier
- Free Free plan$0.00 / month
- Professional Paid, individual$19.99 / month, billed annually
- Team Team$69.00 / month, billed annually
- Enterprise EnterprisePrice not confirmed
Full comparison with sources
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| What it is for | Visual builder for multi-step automations (scenarios) across thousands of apps, with AI agents, a prompt-based builder and an MCP server. | Connects thousands of web apps so events in one trigger actions in others, with AI steps, agents and MCP access for AI assistants. |
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| Editor's suggestion | No editor suggestion yet | No editor suggestion yet |
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| Free planA free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately. |
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| Build by describing itYou describe the automation in words and it builds the workflow. |
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| PlatformsWhere the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension. |
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| MCPSupports the Model Context Protocol, a standard way to connect tools and data sources. |
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| Apps it connectsHow many apps it connects to, as the official pages state. |
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| AI stepsA step in a workflow can call an AI model, for example to summarise or sort. |
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| AI agentsAgents that decide their next steps themselves, within limits you set. |
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| Open sourceThe tool's own code is published under an open-source licence. |
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| Run on your own serverYou can install it and run it on your own server. |
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| Confidence | Last checked 2026-10-11 Not yet confirmed: Open source, Run on your own server | Last checked 2026-10-11 Not yet confirmed: Open source, Run on your own server |
What it is for
What it is for
Make:
Visual builder for multi-step automations (scenarios) across thousands of apps, with AI agents, a prompt-based builder and an MCP server.
Zapier:
Connects thousands of web apps so events in one trigger actions in others, with AI steps, agents and MCP access for AI assistants.
Editor's suggestion
Make:
No editor suggestion yetZapier:
No editor suggestion yetCost
Free plan
A free plan that is not time-limited. Trials are listed separately.
Make:
- Supportedmake.comchecked 2026-10-11
Free plan
Zapier:
- Supportedzapier.comchecked 2026-10-11
Free plan
Plans and prices
Make:
- Free (Free plan)$0.00 / month
- Core (Paid, individual)$9.00 / month, billed annually
- Pro (Paid, individual)$16.00 / month, billed annually
- Teams (Team)$29.00 / month, billed annually
- Enterprise (Enterprise)Price not confirmed
- All plan details and sources
Zapier:
- Free (Free plan)$0.00 / month
- Professional (Paid, individual)$19.99 / month, billed annually
- Team (Team)$69.00 / month, billed annually
- Enterprise (Enterprise)Price not confirmed
- All plan details and sources
Input and output
Build by describing it
You describe the automation in words and it builds the workflow.
Make:
- Supportedhelp.make.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plans: Core, Pro, Teams, Enterprise
Zapier:
- Supportedhelp.zapier.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Workflow
Platforms
Where the product is offered: web, desktop app, mobile app, or editor extension.
Make:
- Mobile appapps.make.comchecked 2026-10-11
Zapier:
- Webhelp.zapier.comchecked 2026-10-11
MCP
Supports the Model Context Protocol, a standard way to connect tools and data sources.
Make:
- Supportedmake.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Zapier:
- Supportedhelp.zapier.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Apps it connects
How many apps it connects to, as the official pages state.
Make:
- 3,000+ pre-built appsmake.comchecked 2026-10-11
Zapier:
- 9,000+ appszapier.comchecked 2026-10-11
AI steps
A step in a workflow can call an AI model, for example to summarise or sort.
Make:
- Supportedmake.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Zapier:
- Supportedhelp.zapier.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
AI agents
Agents that decide their next steps themselves, within limits you set.
Make:
- Supportedhelp.make.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Zapier:
- Supportedhelp.zapier.comchecked 2026-10-11
Plan not specified
Not yet confirmed
Open source
The tool's own code is published under an open-source licence.
Make:
- Not yet confirmed
Zapier:
- Not yet confirmed
Run on your own server
You can install it and run it on your own server.
Make:
- Not yet confirmed
Zapier:
- Not yet confirmed
Sources and confidence
Confidence
Make:
Last checked 2026-10-11
Not yet confirmed: Open source, Run on your own server
Zapier:
Last checked 2026-10-11
Not yet confirmed: Open source, Run on your own server