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HEAD-TO-HEAD

Make AI vs Zapier AI — which one should you pick in 2026?

Reviewed May 23, 2026 by Faisal Saleem · no paid placements, ever.

Make AI starts at $9/mo — Visual automation platform with AI modules. Zapier AI starts at $19.99/mo — AI features across Zapier's automation platform. Both are agents & automation tools. We compared pricing, features, agent capability, pros & cons, and which workflows each is best for — full head-to-head below.

IN ONE LINE

Pick Make AI if budget is the priority. The other tool wins on specific features — see the side-by-side below.

Pick Make AI if… vs. Pick Zapier AIif…

Pick Make AI if…

You want the cheaper option (starts at $9/mo, Zapier AI starts at $19.99/mo).
You specifically need Visual scenarios or AI modules, which Zapier AI doesn't ship.
Your primary use case is Complex automations or AI workflows — Zapier AI doesn't list this.

Pick Zapier AI if…

You specifically need Zapier Agents or AI Zap creation, which Make AI doesn't ship.
Your primary use case is Cross-app workflows or AI actions — Make AI doesn't list this.

FULL HEAD-TO-HEAD

Make AI vs Zapier AI — side-by-side

TOOL	Make AIAGENT Agents & Automation Visual automation platform with AI modules.	Zapier AIAGENT Agents & Automation AI features across Zapier's automation platform.
PRICING MODEL	Freemium	Freemium
STARTING PRICE	$9/mo	$19.99/mo
CATEGORY	Agents & Automation	Agents & Automation
AI AGENT	Yes	Yes
EDITOR'S PICK	No	No
KEY FEATURES	Visual scenarios AI modules HTTP module 1,500+ apps Error handling	Zapier Agents AI Zap creation Tables and Interfaces 7,000+ apps Custom chatbots
USE CASES	Complex automations AI workflows Data sync Internal tools	Cross-app workflows AI actions Chatbots Lead routing
TAGS	#automation#workflow#visual	#automation#workflow#no-code
WEBSITE	www.make.com/en/ai-automation	zapier.com/ai

PRICING

Make AI vs Zapier AI pricing

Make AI is the cheaper option at the entry tier — roughly $10.99/mo less than the other.

Make AI

Freemium · entry tier from $9/mo

5 plans available — see breakdown below.

Zapier AI

Freemium · entry tier from $19.99/mo

4 plans available — see breakdown below.

Make AI plans

Free

Try Make

$0forever

1,000 credits / month

1,000 credits/month
No-code visual builder
3,000+ apps
Routers & filters

Core

For solo automators

$9per month

10,000 credits / month

10k credits/month
Unlimited active scenarios
Minute-level scheduling
Make API access

POPULAR

Pro

Teams

For collaborating teams

$29per month

10,000 credits / month

10k credits/month
Teams and team roles
Shared templates
Team management

Enterprise

For larger orgs

Custom

Custom credits

Custom functions
Enterprise app integrations
24/7 enterprise support
Advanced security

Zapier AI plans

Free

Try Zapier

$0forever

100 tasks / month

100 tasks/month
Two-step Zaps
Unlimited Zaps/Tables/Forms
Zapier Copilot

POPULAR

Professional

Team

For collaborating teams

$69billed annually

25 team members

25 team members
Shared Zaps and folders
Shared app connections
SAML SSO

Enterprise

For larger orgs

Custom

Unlimited users

Unlimited users
Advanced admin permissions
VPC Peering
Technical account manager

USE CASES

What each is best for

Each use case listed by either vendor, with which tool actually covers it.

USE CASE

Make AI

Zapier AI

Complex automations
AI workflows
Data sync
Internal tools
Cross-app workflows
AI actions
Chatbots
Lead routing

PROS & CONS

Strengths and trade-offs

Make AI

Pros of Make AI

Free tier available; paid plans from $9/mo
Includes an autonomous AI agent for multi-step tasks
Visual scenarios
AI modules
HTTP module

Cons of Make AI

Competition is strong in this space — see Zapier AI for comparison

Zapier AI

Pros of Zapier AI

Free tier available; paid plans from $19.99/mo
Includes an autonomous AI agent for multi-step tasks
Zapier Agents
AI Zap creation
Tables and Interfaces

Cons of Zapier AI

Competition is strong in this space — see Make AI for comparison

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Make AI vs Zapier AI — frequently asked questions

Is Make AI better than Zapier AI?

It depends on your workflow. Make AI ships with autonomous-agent capability, while Zapier AI also includes an AI agent. Neither is currently our Editor's Pick — both are credible options. See the side-by-side table above for specifics.

Is Make AI cheaper than Zapier AI?

Make AI is cheaper. Make AI starts at $9/mo and Zapier AI starts at $19.99/mo — a difference of roughly $10.99 per month at the entry tier.

Does Make AI have an AI agent?

Yes — Make AI ships with autonomous-agent capability (it can plan and execute multi-step tasks, not just answer a single prompt).

Does Zapier AI have an AI agent?

Yes — Zapier AI includes autonomous-agent capability.

What's the difference between Make AI and Zapier AI?

Both are agents & automation tools. The key differences come down to pricing (Make AI: Freemium, from $9/mo; Zapier AI: Freemium, from $19.99/mo), agent capability (Make AI: yes, Zapier AI: yes), and feature focus. Use the comparison table above to weigh which axis matters most for your work.

What's a good alternative to Make AI and Zapier AI?

Beyond Make AI and Zapier AI, the strongest alternatives in Agents & Automation depend on whether you prioritise price, agent capability, or specific features. See our "Make AI alternatives" and "Zapier AI alternatives" pages for a hand-picked ranking of each.

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