Make
Shopify
| Feature | Make | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10.59/mo | From $39/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | power-users, agencies, developers, small-businesses | e-commerce-businesses, dropshippers, retail-brands, solopreneurs |
| Founded | 2012 | 2006 |
| Scenarios | ✓ | ✗ |
| Modules | ✓ | ✗ |
| Routers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Webhooks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Data Stores | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Online Store | ✗ | ✓ |
| Payments | ✗ | ✓ |
| Shipping | ✗ | ✓ |
| Inventory | ✗ | ✓ |
| Marketing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pos | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Shopify Pros
- Complete e-commerce solution out of box
- Massive app ecosystem (8000+ apps)
- Handles hosting, security, and speed
- Multi-channel selling (social, POS)
✗ Shopify Cons
- Transaction fees unless using Shopify Payments
- Monthly cost adds up with apps
- Customization limited without code
The Verdict
Make is built for power users and agencies, with a focus on scenarios and modules. Shopify targets e commerce businesses and dropshippers and leads with online-store and payments.
On pricing, Make is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $10.59/mo compared to $39/mo for Shopify. That $28.41/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Make has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Shopify requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Shopify offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Make takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
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.
