Make
Mendix
| Feature | Make | Mendix |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10.59/mo | Free / from $60/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | power-users, agencies, developers, small-businesses | enterprises, manufacturing, financial-services, government |
| Founded | 2012 | 2005 |
| Scenarios | ✓ | ✗ |
| Modules | ✓ | ✗ |
| Routers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Webhooks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Data Stores | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Visual Modeling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cloud Deployment | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Assisted Development | ✗ | ✓ |
| Marketplace | ✗ | ✓ |
| Version Control | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Cloud | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Mendix Pros
- Strong collaboration between business and IT
- Visual modeling with extensible platform
- Backed by Siemens for enterprise trust
- Excellent for complex business applications
✗ Mendix Cons
- Standard plan pricing is very high
- Vendor lock-in with proprietary framework
- Performance overhead compared to custom code
The Verdict
Make is built for power users and agencies, with a focus on scenarios and modules. Mendix targets enterprises and manufacturing and leads with visual-modeling and collaboration.
On pricing, Make is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $10.59/mo compared to $60/mo for Mendix. That $49.41/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, Mendix offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Make takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Make has a slight overall edge — but if strong collaboration between business and it matters most to you, Mendix may still be the right call.
