Make
Make (formerly Integromat)
7.2
Overall Score / 10
Pipedream
Pipedream Inc.
7.7
Overall Score / 10
Our Verdict
Choose Make if:
- —Power users who need complex branching logic
- —Budget-conscious teams with high automation volume
- —Developers who appreciate visual programming
Choose Pipedream if:
- —Developers who want to write code in automation workflows
- —Teams needing API-first automation with custom logic
- —Developers building internal tools and data pipelines
The biggest difference: Make is a visual, no-code automation builder with 1,800+ integrations for non-technical users. Pipedream is a developer-first platform where you write Node.js, Python, or Go alongside pre-built actions.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Criteria | Make | Pipedream |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Paid Plan | $10.59/mo (Core)Source: Make (formerly Integromat) pricing page → | $29/mo (Basic)Source: Pipedream Inc. pricing page → |
| Free Tier | Yes 1,000 credits/month, 2 active scenarios | Yes 100 credits/month, 3 active workflows, 30-second timeout |
| Value for Money | 8 | 9 |
| Ease of Use | 6 | 5 |
| Feature Power | 9 | 9 |
| Setup Ease | 6 | 6 |
| Migration Ease | 5 | 5 |
| Transparency | 7 | 9 |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| API Available | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001 | SOC 2 Type II, GDPR |
Feature Comparison
Feature Comparison Matrix
19 features compared · 17 differences
| Feature | Make | Pipedream |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Aggregators/iterators | Full | None |
| Cron scheduling | None | Full |
| Data stores | Full | Full |
| Error handling | Full | None |
| Event sources (triggers) | None | Full |
| HTTP endpoints | None | Full |
| Make Code App (JavaScript/Python) | Full | None |
| Routers and filters | Full | None |
| Serverless execution | None | Full |
| Visual scenario builder | Full | None |
| Advanced | ||
| AI agents (goal-oriented automation) | Full | None |
| Custom code (Node.js, Python, Go, Bash) | None | Full |
| Custom functions | Full | None |
| Make Grid (automation landscape view) | Full | None |
| Templates marketplace | Full | None |
| Workflow builder | None | Full |
| Integrations | ||
| 2,000+ API integrations | Full | Full |
| 400+ pre-built AI app integrations | Full | None |
| HTTP/webhook modules | Full | None |
Pricing Comparison
Make Pricing
1,000 credits/mo, 2 active scenarios
10,000 credits/mo, unlimited scenarios
10,000 credits/mo, custom functions, priority execution
10,000 credits/mo, team features, high-priority execution
Pipedream Pricing
100 credits/month, 3 active workflows
Unlimited workflows, 2,000 credits/month, 15-second timeout
2,000 credits/month, unlimited workflows, priority support
Custom credits, SSO, SLA, dedicated support
Who Should Choose Which?
Who should choose Make
Best for
- Power users who need complex branching logic
- Budget-conscious teams with high automation volume
- Developers who appreciate visual programming
Avoid if
- You want the simplest possible setup
- You need the absolute broadest app catalog (Zapier wins)
- Your team has zero technical ability
Who should choose Pipedream
Best for
- Developers who want to write code in automation workflows
- Teams needing API-first automation with custom logic
- Developers building internal tools and data pipelines
Avoid if
- You want no-code, visual-only automation
- Your team has no coding experience
- You need a simple trigger-action setup (Zapier is easier)
Switching Guidance
Switching from Make
Common triggers to leave:
- •Need broader integration catalog
- •Steeper learning curve for team adoption
- •Credit-based pricing harder to predict than flat task pricing
Potential blockers:
- •Complex scenarios with routers/error handling
- •Data stores with persistent data
- •Significant cost savings vs Zapier at scale
Switching from Pipedream
Common triggers to leave:
- •Need no-code interface for non-technical team
- •Need broader pre-built integration library
Potential blockers:
- •Custom code in workflows
- •Data store configurations
- •API integrations built
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