Zapier vs Make: free plans and how each one charges
Checked against vendor pages on 2 November 2026. Not based on hands-on testing.
The short answer
Make's free plan includes more monthly usage, with 1,000 credits against Zapier's 100 tasks, and Zapier's free plan only allows two-step Zaps. Before choosing on price, count what your own workflow would use, because the two products charge for different things.
Side by side
| Detail | Zapier | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Billing unit | Tasks | Credits |
| Free plan usage | 100 tasks a month | 1,000 credits a month |
| Free plan limit to note | Two-step Zaps only: one trigger and one action | 1 MB of data storage and 1 data store |
| What usually counts | Each unit of work Zapier successfully completes | Most module actions use 1 credit |
| What doesn't count | Triggers, polling, Formatter, Paths, Filter, Delay and failed actions | Router and error handler modules |
| What can cost more | Some AI and code steps | Advanced features using Make's AI Provider |
| Entry paid plan | Professional: $19.99 a month billed yearly, or $29.99 monthly, for 750 tasks | Core. Check Make's pricing page for current rates |
Which should you choose?
This is our judgment, based on the details above.
Choose Zapier if
- Your automations are short and run rarely
- You'd rather not count modules in a visual scenario
- The built-in steps Zapier doesn't charge for cover much of your logic
Choose Make if
- You want a larger free monthly allowance
- You run enough volume that the free allowance matters
- You're happy to work out which modules use credits
Common questions
Is a Zapier task the same as a Make credit?
No. Each product decides what counts differently. For example, Zapier doesn't charge for its Filter step, and Make doesn't charge for its Router module. Compare using a real workflow.
Does Zapier's free plan allow multi-step Zaps?
No. Its pricing page limits the free plan to two-step Zaps, meaning one trigger and one action. Multi-step Zaps need Professional or higher.
Do unused Make credits roll over?
Make's pricing page says credits expire at the end of the term.
Sources
Prices and plans change, so confirm them with the vendor before buying. Paying never affects these pages.