Make
Visual automation platform for complex workflows that need precision
Overview
Make, formerly Integromat, approaches automation with a visual, modular philosophy. You build workflows by connecting modules on a canvas, with each module representing an action in a specific app. This visual approach makes complex, multi-branch workflows easier to understand and debug than text-based alternatives.
Where Make distinguishes itself from Zapier is in data manipulation and complex logic. Make's data mapping, iterators, aggregators, and error handling give you fine-grained control over how data flows between modules. For workflows that involve transforming data, handling arrays, or managing conditional branching, Make offers precision that simpler tools cannot.
The pricing model is another differentiator: Make charges by operations rather than per-Zap, which often works out significantly cheaper for high-volume automations. A single scenario with multiple steps counts as one workflow, regardless of how many modules it contains.
Key Features
Visual Canvas
Drag-and-drop workflow builder with clear visual connections
Advanced Data Handling
Iterators, aggregators, and data mapping for complex transformations
Error Handling
Configurable error routes and retry logic for resilient automations
3,000+ Integrations
Wide app library with deep, configurable module options
Real-Time Execution
Instant triggers alongside scheduled polling for flexible timing
Custom Functions
JavaScript-like functions for data formatting and calculations
Why We Recommend Make
When automation workflows get complex - multiple branches, data transformations, error handling - Make gives us the precision and visibility that simpler tools lack. The visual canvas makes even complex logic understandable.