Make vs Activepieces: A Practical 2026 Comparison

We put Make and Activepieces through real tasks — compare features, pricing, and which handles your use case better.

Category
Automation & Workflows
Format
Head-to-head
Updated
April 26, 2026
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Screenshot of Make automation platform showing visual workflow builder connecting multiple apps

What each one is

Make (Integromat)

Make (formerly Integromat) is a visual workflow automation platform that connects 1,500+ apps and services through a drag-and-drop canvas interface. Founded in 2012 in Prague and rebranded to Make in 2022, it enables businesses and developers to automate complex multi-step workflows without writing code. The AI scenario builder generates automations from natural language descriptions.

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Key features

Make (Integromat)

  • Visual Automation Canvas

    Design complex workflows on an intuitive drag-and-drop canvas showing full data flow.

  • AI Scenario Builder

    Generate automation scenarios from natural language descriptions using AI.

  • 1,500+ App Integrations

    Connect virtually every business app including Google Workspace, Salesforce, Slack, and AI tools.

  • Advanced Data Processing

    Use iterators, aggregators, routers, and data transformers for complex data processing.

  • Error Handling

    Built-in error handling with automatic retries, fallback paths, and alert notifications.

  • Webhooks & API

    Trigger automations via webhooks, schedule them on any frequency, or call REST APIs.

Pricing

Plans as published by each vendor. Check the vendor site before buying — pricing changes.

Make (Integromat)

  • Free $0/month

    1,000 ops/month, 2 active scenarios, 15-minute intervals.

  • Core $9/month

    10,000 ops/month, unlimited scenarios, 1-minute intervals.

  • Pro $16/month

    10,000 ops/month, advanced features, priority support.

  • Teams $29/month

    10,000 ops/month, team features, multiple users.

  • Enterprise Custom

    Unlimited ops, dedicated infrastructure, SLA.

Strengths and trade-offs

Make (Integromat)

Strengths

  • Most powerful visual automation canvas for complex workflows
  • More flexible than Zapier for multi-branch logic
  • AI Scenario Builder generates automations from text
  • 1,500+ app integrations
  • Advanced data processing capabilities

Trade-offs

  • Steeper learning curve than Zapier for beginners
  • Operations-based pricing can be confusing
  • Some advanced features require higher-tier plans
  • Web-only — no desktop app

Who it is for

Make (Integromat)
  • Operations and business process managers
  • Developers building automated workflows
  • Marketing teams automating campaigns
  • E-commerce businesses
  • SaaS companies integrating multiple tools

What people use it for

Make (Integromat)

  • Business Process Automation

    Automate multi-step business processes connecting dozens of apps without code.

  • CRM Integration

    Sync leads, contacts, and deals between CRM systems and other tools automatically.

  • E-commerce Automation

    Automate order processing, inventory updates, and customer notifications for e-commerce.

  • Marketing Automation

    Trigger marketing emails, social posts, and ad campaigns based on customer behavior.

  • Data Sync

    Keep databases, spreadsheets, and SaaS tools synchronized in real-time.

  • AI Workflows

    Build AI-powered workflows connecting ChatGPT, Claude, or other AI APIs to your business tools.

Getting started

Make (Integromat)

  1. Create Free Account

    Sign up free at make.com — 1,000 operations/month included.

  2. Build Your Scenario

    Drag modules onto the visual canvas and connect them to build your workflow.

  3. Connect Your Apps

    Authenticate and connect your apps — CRM, email, databases, AI tools, and more.

  4. Configure Modules

    Configure each module's inputs, outputs, filters, and error handling rules.

  5. Activate and Monitor

    Activate the scenario and monitor runs in real-time with detailed execution logs.

Common questions

Free plan with 1,000 ops/month. Paid from $9/month.

More complex workflows and data processing than Zapier. Zapier simpler for basic automations.

1,500+ apps including Google Workspace, Salesforce, Slack, and AI APIs.

Yes, visual canvas and AI Scenario Builder make it accessible.

A Scenario is a visual workflow connecting app modules to automate tasks.

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