Alternatives · Automation
Make alternatives
Make compared with 12 alternatives: Zapier, n8n, IFTTT, 2sync, Activepieces and 7 more.
Make has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits. 8 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MakeThis tool | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zapier | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| n8n | Free plan · from €20/mo | Yes | Web |
| IFTTT | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| 2sync | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Activepieces | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web |
| Albato | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| BuildShip | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Coupler.io | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web |
| Google Workspace Studio | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Integrately | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Latenode | Free plan · from $0.00012 | Yes | Web |
| Mailparser | Free trial · from $24.95/mo | Trial only | Web |
How each one differs from Make
- Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Zapier
Workflow automation across 9,000+ apps, with AI agents
- Zapier starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly). Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits.
- Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
- Only Make lists iOS and Android apps.
- Zapier also covers databases.
Suits: Connecting a wide range of cloud apps, including less common ones
- Free plan · from €20/mo
n8n
Workflow automation and AI agents you can self-host
- n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter). Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits.
- Only Make lists iOS and Android apps.
- n8n is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Technical teams that want to host their automation on their own servers
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
IFTTT
Simple trigger-and-action automations for apps and smart devices
- IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year). Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits.
- IFTTT also covers templates.
Suits: Personal and smart-home automations with one trigger and one action
- Free trial · from $7/mo
2sync
Two-way sync between Notion databases and calendars, tasks and more
- 2sync starts at $7 / month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly). Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits.
- Make has a free plan. 2sync does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Make lists iOS and Android apps.
- 2sync also covers no-code.
Suits: Notion users who plan in a database but keep a Google or Outlook calendar
- Free plan · from $16/mo
Activepieces
Open-source automation with flows, AI agents and tables
- Activepieces starts at $16 / month flat, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly), for up to 5 users. Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits.
- Only Make lists iOS and Android apps.
- Activepieces is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Activepieces also covers databases and AI agents.
Suits: Teams that want open-source automation they can host themselves
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Albato
No-code app integration platform with a copilot and AI agents
- Albato starts at $15 / month, billed annually, for 1,000 transactions ($22 billed monthly). Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits.
- Only Make lists iOS and Android apps.
- Albato also covers AI agents and no-code.
Suits: Individuals connecting a few apps without writing code
- Free trial · from $19/mo
BuildShip
Visual builder for backend workflows, APIs and AI agents
- BuildShip starts at $19 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($225); $25 billed monthly. Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits.
- Make has a free plan. BuildShip does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Make lists iOS and Android apps.
- BuildShip is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- BuildShip also covers databases, templates, AI agents and no-code.
Suits: Front-end and no-code app builders who need a backend API quickly
- Free plan · from $24/mo
Coupler.io
No-code data integration into spreadsheets, BI tools and AI
- Coupler.io starts at $24 / month, billed annually ($32 billed monthly). Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits.
- Only Make lists iOS and Android apps.
- Coupler.io also covers templates, no-code and reports.
Suits: Marketing teams combining ad and analytics data in one report
- Free trial · from $7/mo
Google Workspace Studio
AI flow builder for Gmail, Drive, Chat and other Workspace apps
- Google Workspace Studio starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits.
- Make has a free plan. Google Workspace Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Make lists iOS and Android apps.
- Google Workspace Studio also covers templates, AI agents and no-code.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Google Workspace
- Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Integrately
App integration built around ready-made, one-click automations
- Integrately starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 2,000 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly). Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits.
- Only Make lists iOS and Android apps.
- Integrately also covers templates and no-code.
Suits: Non-technical users who want a prebuilt automation to switch on
- Free plan · from $0.00012
Latenode
AI workflow automation billed by runtime instead of by step
- Latenode starts at Pay as you go: $0.00012 per CPU second after 10,000 free a month, no base fee. Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits.
- Only Make lists iOS and Android apps.
- Latenode also covers databases, templates, AI agents and app builder.
Suits: Workflows with many steps, since steps do not add to the bill
- Free trial · from $24.95/mo
Mailparser
Rule-based email parser that sends extracted data to other apps
- Mailparser starts at $24.95 / month, billed yearly ($29.95 billed monthly). Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits.
- Make has a free plan. Mailparser does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Make lists iOS and Android apps.
- Mailparser also covers templates and no-code.
Suits: Copying lead or order emails into a CRM or spreadsheet
Limits worth knowing in Make
- The Free plan allows only 2 active scenarios and 1,000 credits a month, with at least 15 minutes between scheduled runs.
- Credits expire at the end of each term, and extra credits cost 25% more than those included in the plan.
- Teams and roles, custom variables and enterprise apps are not part of the Free plan.
- The $9 price applies to annual billing; the pricing page says annual billing saves 15% or more over monthly.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Make?
The alternatives to Make in this directory are Zapier, n8n, IFTTT, 2sync, Activepieces, Albato, BuildShip, Coupler.io, Google Workspace Studio, Integrately, Latenode and Mailparser. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Make.
Is there a free alternative to Make?
Yes. Zapier, n8n, IFTTT, Activepieces, Albato, Coupler.io, Integrately and Latenode have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Make?
Activepieces is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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