Make
Pipedream
| Feature | Make | Pipedream |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10.59/mo | Free / from $29/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | power-users, agencies, developers, small-businesses | developers, devops-engineers, technical-founders, api-integrators |
| Founded | 2012 | 2018 |
| Scenarios | ✓ | ✗ |
| Modules | ✓ | ✗ |
| Routers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Webhooks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Data Stores | ✓ | ✓ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Code Steps | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pre Built Triggers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Http Requests | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cron Schedules | ✗ | ✓ |
| Event Sources | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Pipedream Pros
- Write real code (Node/Python) in workflows
- Generous free tier
- 1000+ pre-built integrations
- Great for developer-led automation
✗ Pipedream Cons
- Requires coding knowledge for advanced use
- UI less visual than Zapier
- Debugging can be challenging
The Verdict
Make is built for power users and agencies, with a focus on scenarios and modules. Pipedream targets developers and devops engineers and leads with code-steps and pre-built-triggers.
On pricing, Make is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $10.59/mo compared to $29/mo for Pipedream. That $18.41/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.
Both tools are a solid fit for developers — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.
