Make vs Pipedream
Make scores 7.1 to Pipedream's 7.0 among the workflow automation tools we rate, and is the better pick for 2 of the 4 kinds of buyer below.
Make wins, 7.1 to 7.0
Pipedream keeps 7 days of run history on its cheapest plan; Make keeps 30. Make's Core plan also costs far less, $10.59 a month against Pipedream's Basic plan at $45. Pipedream supports HIPAA compliance, which Make's pages do not mention. Both connect to about 3,000 apps and include a visual builder, branching and webhook triggers on entry plans.
Pick Make if you want a much lower monthly price.
Pick Pipedream if you need hipaa compliance for regulated data.
Best for
Who each one suits, decided on the criteria that matter to that buyer and the checked facts where the two differ.
- Cost of 1,000 five-step runs a month: $10.59 against $45
- Monthly price, cheapest paid plan: $10.59 against $45
- Separate test and live environments: Pipedream yes, Make no
- But Make leads on run history kept on the cheapest plan: 30 days against 7 days
- BYOK: bring your own model or key: Make yes, Pipedream no
- HIPAA: Pipedream yes, Make no
- Ways to reach support: Community, slack, email against Community
- But Make leads on choice of data region: Us, eu against Us
How they score
Both are scored the same way, against the other workflow automation tools we rate, from facts on each vendor's own pages. Pipedream leads on 3 of 7 criteria.
Where they differ
Every point where the two vendors' published facts disagree, with a link to where each fact was read. "Not published" means the vendor does not say either way.
Published by only one of them
Where they match (8)
Pricing, plan by plan
Every plan each vendor publishes, monthly and yearly where both are offered.
Make
Pipedream
Pros and cons
From each tool's full review, written from the same checked facts.
Make
- The visual canvas builder lets users construct complex multi-step automation workflows without writing a single line of code.
- Routers, iterators, and aggregators enable branching, conditional logic, and array processing that most competing tools cannot handle.
- Real-time data flow visualization allows users to watch data move through each module as a scenario runs, making debugging more intuitive.
- Generous free plan includes 1,000 operations per month and two active scenarios, with paid plans starting at just $10.59 per month.
- Supports over 500,000 users and is considered a category fixture, not a fringe alternative to mainstream automation tools.
- Handles genuinely complicated, non-linear workflow logic that goes far beyond what linear automation tools like Zapier can manage.
- Consistently described by G2 reviewers as the most powerful no-code automation tool they have ever used.
- Steep learning curve means new users need significant time investment before they can use the platform effectively.
- The complexity of the interface can be overwhelming for users who only need simple, linear automations.
- The free plan is limited to just two active scenarios, which may not be sufficient for users with multiple automation needs.
- The rebrand from Integromat to Make in 2022 may cause confusion for users researching or referencing older documentation and tutorials.
- Enterprise pricing is custom and undisclosed, making it difficult for larger teams to budget without contacting sales.
- The platform's power comes with a trade-off: the same features that enable advanced workflows add friction for straightforward use cases.
Pipedream
- Over 3,000 integrations and 10,000+ pre-built actions give developers extensive connectivity options out of the box.
- Supports custom code in Node.js, Python, Go, and Bash, allowing developers to drop into code whenever the visual builder isn't expressive enough.
- The free tier is genuinely useful — 100 credits/month, 3 active workflows, and 1 million AI tokens without a time limit.
- The workflow builder combines drag-and-drop simplicity with full code access, striking a balance between speed and control.
- AI Agent Builder lets developers prompt, run, and deploy agents without building from scratch.
- Trigger options are comprehensive, covering webhooks, cron scheduling, email, and app events.
- Paid plans start at an accessible $45/month, with advanced scheduling down to 1-second intervals on higher tiers.
- The Workday acquisition introduces uncertainty about the product roadmap and future priorities.
- The platform is explicitly developer-focused, making it a poor fit for marketers or non-technical operations teams.
- The free plan limits scheduling to a minimum 5-minute interval, which rules out time-sensitive automations without upgrading.
- Only 3 active workflows are allowed on the free tier, which may be too restrictive for meaningful real-world use.
- Business-tier pricing requires a custom quote and a sales call, lacking transparent pricing for larger teams.
- Research-based review with no hands-on testing means some nuanced usability issues may not be fully captured.
Make vs Pipedream: common questions
Which is better, Make or Pipedream?
Make scores 7.1 and Pipedream 7.0 out of 10 among the workflow automation tools we rate. Make is ahead on aI agents and pricing. Pipedream is ahead on reliability and control, hosting and security and support.
Is Make or Pipedream cheaper?
Make's cheapest paid plan is $10.59/mo — Core and Pipedream's is $45/mo. Compare what each plan includes below before going on price alone.
Do Make and Pipedream have a free plan?
Yes, both do.
What can Make do that Pipedream cannot?
On the facts both vendors publish: bYOK: bring your own model or key.
What can Pipedream do that Make cannot?
On the facts both vendors publish: separate test and live environments and hIPAA.
