At a glance
Zapier versus Make (formerly Integromat) is the duel of the two most-used no-code automation platforms in 2026. Zapier is the pioneer: 7,000+ app integrations, an ultra-simple UX based on the "trigger → action" concept, and the market's largest ready-made template community. Make plays the technical-power card with a visual scenario editor enabling complex workflows (conditional branches, loops, aggregations, fine-grained data transformation), at often 30-50% cheaper for equivalent volume. For a freelancer or SMB automating a few simple tasks, Zapier remains more accessible. For an ops manager, growth hacker or no-code developer building complex automations, Make offers unbeatable power/price ratio.
Scores by criterion
Average score
Summary table
| Criterion | Zapier | Make | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output quality | 9.3/10 | 9.3/10 | Tie |
| Pricing | 7.5/10 | 9.0/10 | Make |
| Ease of use | 9.5/10 | 8.7/10 | Zapier |
| Integrations | 9.8/10 | 9.5/10 | Zapier |
| French support | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | Tie |
| Accessibility | 8.5/10 | 9.0/10 | Make |
| Average score | 8.9/10 | 9.0/10 | Make |
Detailed breakdown
Output quality
On the output quality criterion, Zapier and Make are neck and neck (9.3/10 each). The decision will come down to other criteria based on your use case.
Pricing
On the pricing criterion, Make takes the lead (9.0/10 vs 7.5/10 for Zapier). A factor to keep in mind if this criterion is critical to your decision.
Ease of use
On the ease of use criterion, Zapier takes the lead (9.5/10 vs 8.7/10 for Make). A factor to keep in mind if this criterion is critical to your decision.
Integrations
On the integrations criterion, Zapier takes the lead (9.8/10 vs 9.5/10 for Make). A factor to keep in mind if this criterion is critical to your decision.
French support
On the french support criterion, Zapier and Make are neck and neck (8.5/10 each). The decision will come down to other criteria based on your use case.
Accessibility
On the accessibility criterion, Make takes the lead (9.0/10 vs 8.5/10 for Zapier). A factor to keep in mind if this criterion is critical to your decision.
Tools overview
Zapier
Zapier is an AI tool for workflow automation and faster writing.
- Pricing
- Gratuit (100 tâches/mois), plans payants dès ~19,99 $/mois.
- Starts at
- Free
- Free trial
- Yes
- French
- Yes
- API
- Yes
Strengths
- Strong workflow automation workflows with qui
- Useful presets and templates for repeatable r
- Good quality for common tasks with quick iter
- Helps reduce manual editing time with smart r
- Easy to adopt for teams and non-technical use
Weaknesses
- Output quality depends on inputs and needs hu
- Advanced exports and team features may requir
- Less suitable for highly regulated or sensiti
- Can feel generic without strong guidance and
Make
Make is a no-code automation platform that connects your apps with powerful visual scenarios to streamline any business workflow.
- Pricing
- Gratuit / Payant
- Starts at
- 9 USD/month
- Free trial
- Yes
- French
- Yes
- API
- Yes
Strengths
- Powerful no-code visual editor
- 3,000+ integrations
- Advanced native logic
- Built-in AI (GPT, Claude)
- Free plan included
Weaknesses
- Steep learning curve
- Complex credit system
- Slow on large scenarios
- Free plan interval limits
Who are these tools for?
Choose Zapier if…
- Freelancers shipping content faster
- SMBs improving day-to-day productivity
- Marketing teams iterating on messaging
- Non-native writers improving clarity
Choose Make if…
- SMBs and agencies automating core business processes without code
- Marketers connecting CRM, email, and analytics tools seamlessly
- Developers prototyping AI pipelines without heavy infrastructure
- Freelancers managing multiple clients with automated workflows
Our verdict
Tie — both tools deliver similar value
Zapier is the best choice for automation beginners and simple workflows: its 7,000+ app catalog covers everything, one-click templates let you start in 5 minutes, and its customer support is excellent. Make is the best choice for complex workflows and technical users: its visual scenario editor enables conditional branches, iterations, data aggregations and advanced transformations impossible or very limited in Zapier. At equivalent volume (10,000 ops/month), Make typically costs €16-29/month vs €49-69/month for Zapier — significant savings at scale. For a solo or SMB automating a few notifications and syncs, Zapier remains the simplest option. For an ops/growth team building 50+ scenarios, Make is more powerful and economical. n8n is a third open-source path to consider for tech-savvy profiles.
Frequently asked questions
Is Make really cheaper than Zapier?
Yes, at equivalent volume, significantly cheaper. Make Core costs €9/month for 10,000 operations, Make Pro €16/month for 10,000 ops with advanced features. Zapier Professional is $49/month for 2,000 tasks, and climbs quickly to $69/month for 10,000 tasks. For high volumes, Make divides cost by 3 or more.
How many integrations do Zapier vs Make have?
Zapier: 7,000+ integrated apps (market record). Make: ~2,000 apps. For mainstream apps (Google, Slack, Notion, Airtable, Stripe, HubSpot, Mailchimp), both cover them. For more niche or recent tools, Zapier often gets the integration first. If your stack includes uncommon tools, verify availability.
Which is easier to learn?
Zapier, no question. Its "trigger → action" logic is immediately understandable, and Zaps are linear. Make requires thinking in "scenarios" with connected modules, demanding 2-3 hours of onboarding. Once mastered, Make is more powerful — but the learning curve is real.
Do Make and Zapier support AI (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)?
Yes, both have native integrations with OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Mistral, Google Gemini, Hugging Face. You can build AI workflows (summarize an incoming email with ChatGPT, classify leads with Claude, generate Notion content). Make additionally offers an "AI Agents" module that simplifies RAG pipeline building.
Is there a free plan on both?
Yes. Zapier offers 100 free tasks/month with a 5-Zap limit. Make offers 1,000 free operations/month with unlimited scenarios — much more generous for testing or low-volume automations. If you start with no budget, Make is more usable on the free tier.
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