AppSheet
Make
| Feature | AppSheet | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5/mo | Free / from $10.59/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | google-workspace-users, small-businesses, field-workers, operations-teams | power-users, agencies, developers, small-businesses |
| Founded | 2012 | 2012 |
| Data Source Connection | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai App Creation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Offline Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automation Bots | ✓ | ✗ |
| User Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Barcode Scanning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gps Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scenarios | ✗ | ✓ |
| Modules | ✗ | ✓ |
| Routers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Webhooks | ✗ | ✓ |
| Data Stores | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ AppSheet Pros
- Deep integration with Google Workspace
- AI-assisted app creation and suggestions
- Works with multiple data sources simultaneously
- Affordable per-user pricing
✗ AppSheet Cons
- App performance depends on data source speed
- Complex logic can be difficult to implement
- Design customization more limited than competitors
✓ Make Pros
- Visual workflow builder
- Affordable pricing
- 1,000+ app integrations
- Complex branching logic
✗ Make Cons
- Steeper learning curve than Zapier
- Smaller app library
- Can be slow with large scenarios
The Verdict
AppSheet is built for google workspace users and small businesses, with a focus on data-source-connection and ai-app-creation. Make targets power users and agencies and leads with scenarios and modules.
On pricing, AppSheet is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5/mo compared to $10.59/mo for Make. That $5.59/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, AppSheet offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Make takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for small businesses — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Make has a slight overall edge — but if deep integration with google workspace matters most to you, AppSheet may still be the right call.
