How to Switch from Zapier to Make: Complete Migration Guide

Zapier built the automation category, but in 2026 more teams are making the switch to Make (formerly Integromat). The reasons are consistent: lower costs at scale, a visual canvas-based editor, and more flexibility for complex multi-step workflows. If you’ve been considering the move, this guide walks you through the full migration process.

Why Teams Switch from Zapier to Make

Cost at Scale

Zapier’s pricing is based on tasks — every action in every Zap counts. For teams running dozens of automations with high volumes, costs escalate quickly. Make’s pricing model uses operations (similar to tasks) but is generally more affordable at equivalent volumes. Many teams report 40–60% cost savings after migrating.

For a direct comparison, see our Zapier vs Make pricing breakdown.

Visual Workflow Builder

Zapier uses a linear, step-by-step editor. Make uses a visual canvas where modules connect visually, making it easier to understand complex workflows, debug issues, and build branching logic. For anyone who thinks visually, this is a significant quality-of-life improvement.

Flexibility and Advanced Features

Make supports:

• Routers: Split a scenario into multiple paths based on conditions
• Iterators and aggregators: Process arrays and lists natively
• Error handling: Built-in error routes and retry logic
• HTTP modules: Make arbitrary API calls without needing a pre-built connector
• Data stores: Simple key-value storage built into the platform

Many Zapier workflows that require workarounds are straightforward in Make.

Before You Start: Audit Your Zaps

Before migrating, take inventory:

1. List all active Zaps and their frequency (how often they run)
2. Note the apps involved — check Make’s app directory to confirm connectors exist
3. Identify complexity: Single-step Zaps are trivial to migrate; multi-step ones need more attention
4. Flag Webhooks: Webhook URLs will change, so downstream systems need updating

Make supports most major apps, but niche or custom integrations may require using Make’s HTTP module to replicate the connection.

Step 1: Export Your Zap Documentation

Zapier doesn’t offer a native export-to-Make feature, so the best approach is to document your Zaps before rebuilding:

1. Go to Zapier Dashboard → Your Zaps
2. For each Zap, open the editor and screenshot or write down:
   • Trigger app, event, and filters
   • Each action step: app, action, field mappings
   • Any conditional logic or paths
3. Prioritize high-frequency Zaps first — they have the biggest cost impact

Step 2: Set Up Your Make Account

1. Sign up at make.com (free plan includes 1,000 operations/month)
2. Connect your apps under Connections — Make will prompt you to authenticate each service via OAuth
3. Familiarize yourself with the canvas: Modules are the building blocks; drag to connect them

Step 3: Rebuild as Make Scenarios

For each Zap, create a corresponding Scenario in Make:

Basic Workflow (replaces a simple 2-step Zap)

1. Click Create a new scenario
2. Add the trigger module — search for your app and select the equivalent event
3. Click the + icon to add the next module — search for your action app
4. Map fields by clicking on input fields and selecting data from the trigger output
5. Click Run once to test with live data
6. If the test passes, set the schedule (every 15 minutes, hourly, etc.)
7. Activate the scenario

Multi-Step Workflows with Branching

Use Router modules to split flows:

1. Add a Router after your trigger
2. Each path from the Router can have its own filter conditions
3. Add modules to each path independently

Replacing Zapier Filters

In Make, use Filter conditions between modules (click the wrench icon on a connector line) or use the Router for more complex conditional logic.

Step 4: Migrate Webhooks

Webhooks require special attention:

1. In Make, create a Webhooks > Custom webhook module as your trigger
2. Make will generate a new unique webhook URL
3. Update the source system (your app, website, or third-party service) to send data to the new Make URL
4. Keep the Zapier Zap active until you’ve confirmed the Make scenario is receiving data correctly
5. Only deactivate the Zapier Zap after the cutover is verified

Step 5: Test in Parallel

Run both your Zapier Zaps and Make Scenarios simultaneously for 3–5 days before fully cutting over:

• Compare outputs to ensure data is processed identically
• Watch for edge cases: empty fields, unusual characters, high-volume spikes
• Check Make’s Execution History for any errors (left sidebar → History)

Step 6: Cut Over and Cancel Zapier

Once you’re confident Make is working correctly:

1. Deactivate all Zapier Zaps (don’t delete yet — keep as reference for 30 days)
2. Downgrade your Zapier plan to free or cancel entirely
3. Monitor Make closely for the first week post-migration

Common Migration Pitfalls

App compatibility gaps: A handful of niche apps only exist on Zapier. Use Make’s HTTP module + API documentation as a workaround.

Field mapping differences: The same app may surface data differently across platforms. Always test field mappings before going live.

Rate limits: Some Make plans have scenario execution frequency limits. Check that your required run frequency is supported on your chosen plan.

Zapier’s multi-step logic: Some Zapier Paths logic doesn’t map 1:1 to Make’s Router. Spend extra time on branching workflows.

Cost Comparison After Migration

Volume	Zapier (Professional)	Make (Core)
2,000 tasks/month	~$49/mo	~$10/mo
10,000 tasks/month	~$99/mo	~$29/mo
50,000 tasks/month	~$299/mo	~$59/mo

For a detailed pricing breakdown, see our Zapier pricing guide and Make pricing guide.

Is the Migration Worth It?

For teams running more than a handful of automations, the migration is typically worth the 4–8 hours of setup time. The combination of lower costs, a more powerful workflow engine, and better error handling makes Make the stronger long-term platform for complex automation needs.

If your needs are simple (a few low-volume Zaps), the friction of migration may not be worth it. But if automation is core to your operations, Make offers meaningfully more capability per dollar.

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