Zapier to Make.com
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Zapier is expensive. See exactly what Make would cost for your workflows.
How is this calculated?
Zapier counts each action as a "task" — triggers are free. Your 10 workflows with 4 steps each generate 3,000 tasks/mo.
Make counts every module as an "operation" — including triggers. The same workflows generate 4,000 ops/mo. More operations, but each costs a fraction of a Zapier task.
Zapier vs Make.com pricing at a glance
Make.com's Core plan offers 10,000 credits for $9/month, compared to Zapier's Professional plan at $19.99/month for 750 tasks — a roughly 30x cost difference per action.
| Zapier Professional | Make.com Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $19.99/mo | $9/mo |
| Included actions | 750 tasks | 10,000 credits |
| Cost per action | ~$0.027 | ~$0.0009 |
| Multi-step workflows | Each step = 1 task | Each step = 1 credit |
| Free tier | 100 tasks/mo | 1,000 credits/mo |
Prices as of February 2026. Both platforms count multi-step workflows similarly — a 5-step Zapier Zap uses 5 tasks per run, while a 5-step Make scenario uses 5 credits. Zapier excludes internal logic steps (filters, paths, formatters) from task counts.
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Why people switch
Cheaper per unit
Make credits cost ~$0.0009 each vs Zapier's ~$0.027 per task.
Integrations
Visual flow builder with advanced branching, filters, and error handling.
Free to try
1,000 credits/month free. Test with real data before committing.
Full comparison: Zapier vs Make vs n8n (2026) →
Frequently asked questions
How much does Zapier cost per task?
On Zapier's Professional plan ($19.99/month), you get 750 tasks — that's about $0.027 per task. The Team plan costs $69/month for 2,000 tasks and up to 25 users. Each step in a multi-step Zap counts as a separate task, so a 5-step Zap uses 5 tasks every time it runs. Internal logic steps like filters, paths, and formatters don't count.
Is Make.com cheaper than Zapier?
Yes, significantly. Make.com's Core plan costs $9/month for 10,000 credits, compared to Zapier's $19.99/month for 750 tasks. That's roughly 30x cheaper per action. The gap widens at higher volumes — teams running thousands of automations per month often save 70-90% by switching to Make.
How do Zapier tasks compare to Make credits?
They're roughly equivalent. Both platforms count each step in a workflow as one unit — Zapier calls them "tasks" and Make calls them "credits." A 5-step workflow uses 5 tasks on Zapier or 5 credits on Make. The main difference is price: Zapier charges ~$0.027 per task while Make charges ~$0.0009 per credit.
How much can I save switching from Zapier to Make?
Most users save between 60-90% on their monthly automation bill. The exact savings depend on your task volume and workflow complexity. Use the calculator above to get a personalized estimate based on your current Zapier usage.
Is it hard to migrate from Zapier to Make?
There's no one-click migration tool, so you'll need to rebuild your Zaps as Make scenarios. However, Make's visual builder makes this straightforward for most workflows. Simple automations (2-3 steps) take 10-15 minutes to recreate. Complex workflows with conditional logic take longer but often end up cleaner thanks to Make's visual routing.