Head-to-head · facts checked 13 Sept 2026
Make vs StackAI
StackAI uniquely has 6 features.
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$10.59/mo — Core
Free plan
Yes — Free plan with 1
The verdict
Make or StackAI?
Section 01
Pricing, plan by plan
Every plan each vendor publishes, monthly and yearly where both are offered.
Make
Core
$10.59/mo (up to $241.31/mo) · $108/yr (up to $2,185.96/yr)
10k credits/mo (up to 300,000 credits/mo); unlimited active scenarios, Make API access
Pro
$18.82/mo (up to $5,660.47/mo) · $192/yr (up to $57,736/yr)
10k credits/mo (up to 8 million credits/mo); priority execution, custom variables, full-text log search
Teams
$34.12/mo (up to $9,683.59/mo) · $348/yr (up to $98,772/yr)
10k credits/mo (up to 8 million credits/mo); teams and team roles, create and share scenario templates
Enterprise
Custom
Custom pricing; custom functions, enterprise app integrations, 24/7 support, overage protection
StackAI
Free
$0/mo
500 runs/month, 2 projects, 1 seat, community Discord support
Enterprise
Custom
Custom runs, unlimited projects, custom seats, dedicated infrastructure, on-prem/VPC, SSO, SOC2/HIPAA/GDPR
Section 02
Pros and cons
From each tool's full review, written from the same checked facts.
Make
Pros
- 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.
Cons
- 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.
StackAI
Pros
- No-code drag-and-drop visual flow builder makes it accessible for enterprise IT teams without deep coding expertise.
- Supports 100+ integrations and multiple LLMs including OpenAI and Anthropic Claude, avoiding vendor lock-in on AI models.
- Enterprise-grade compliance stack including SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and GDPR certifications.
- On-premise and VPC deployment options give regulated industries full control over data residency.
- Human-in-the-loop controls are natively built into workflow design, not a superficial add-on.
- Purpose-built for regulated industries like healthcare, finance, and legal where compliance posture is critical.
- Each workflow node can be an LLM call, data loader, code block, or human approval step, offering genuine flexibility.
Cons
- Almost no independent third-party reviews on G2, Capterra, or Trustpilot, making it difficult to verify real user experiences.
- Asana's pending acquisition creates significant uncertainty around pricing, roadmap, and the product's future as a standalone platform.
- Limited public review trail means buyers must rely heavily on vendor documentation and sparse community threads.
- The product's strong enterprise and compliance focus likely makes it overkill or cost-prohibitive for smaller teams.
- No clarity yet on how the acquisition will affect existing customer contracts or feature development priorities.
- Community presence is limited to Discord and Reddit threads rather than robust user communities on established review platforms.
Side by side
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2012 | 2022 |
| HQ | Prague, Czech Republic | San Francisco, USA |
| AI model | OpenAI GPT (via integration), proprietary orchestration | LLM Agnostic (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, and others) |
| User base | 500K+ | — |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Chrome Extension |
| Languages | 25+ | English primarily, multilingual via integrated LLMs |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Subscription | Freemium |
| Free plan | Yes — Free plan with 1,000 operations/month and 2 active scenarios | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes — Free plan available indefinitely | No |
| Starting price | $10.59/mo — Core | $0/mo — Free |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom/mo |
| All plans | Core — $10.59/mo (up to $241.31/mo) Pro — $18.82/mo (up to $5,660.47/mo) Teams — $34.12/mo (up to $9,683.59/mo) Enterprise — Custom | Free — $0/mo Enterprise — Custom |
| Positioning | ||
| Best for | No-code/low-code automation builders, SMBs, agencies, and enterprises needing visual workflow automation | Enterprise IT teams and regulated industries building secure agentic AI workflows |
| Differentiator | Make's visual drag-and-drop scenario builder with advanced data mapping, iterators, and routers provides unmatched flexibility for complex multi-step automations without code. | Enterprise-grade governed agentic workflow platform with on-prem/VPC deployment, HIPAA/SOC2/ISO27001 compliance, and human-in-the-loop controls purpose-built for regulated industries |
| Competitors | Zapier, n8n, Workato, Tray.io, Power Automate | n8n, Zapier, Make, Relevance AI, Vertex AI Agent Builder |
| Features | ||
| Access Control | — | ✓ |
| Dedicated Infrastructure | — | ✓ |
| On Prem Deployment | — | ✓ |
| SOC 2, Hipaa & Gdpr Compliance | — | ✓ |
| SSO (Single Sign on) | — | ✓ |
| Virtual Private Cloud Deployment | — | ✓ |
| AI Agents | ✓ | ✓ |
| API Webhooks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Conditional Logic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Code | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data Transform | ✓ | ✓ |
| Error Handling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Execution Logs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Human in Loop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Num Integrations | 3,000+ | 100+ |
| Scheduled Runs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team Features | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trigger Types | webhook / schedule / instant (real-time) / polling / email / RSS / watch | REST API / Slack Bot / file upload / form input / webhook / scheduled |
| Visual Builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ||
| API Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Workspace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Key Integrations | OpenAI, Google Workspace, Slack, HubSpot, Airtable | Google Drive, Notion, Slack, REST API, web scraping |
| Openai Integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Slack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Webhook Support | ✓ | ✓ |
Section 03
Make vs StackAI: common questions
Is Make or StackAI cheaper?
Make's cheapest paid plan is $10.59/mo — Core and StackAI's is $0/mo — Free. Compare what each plan includes below before going on price alone.
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