Make
Slack
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10.59/mo | Free / from $7.25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | power-users, agencies, developers, small-businesses | teams, enterprise, remote-workers, developers |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
| Scenarios | ✓ | ✗ |
| Modules | ✓ | ✗ |
| Routers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Webhooks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Data Stores | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Channels | ✗ | ✓ |
| Huddles | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Integrations | ✗ | ✓ |
| File Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Search | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Slack Pros
- Excellent integrations
- Channels system
- Huddles
- Searchable history
✗ Slack Cons
- Message limit on free plan
- Notification overload
- Can be distracting
The Verdict
Make is best for power-users and agencies who need visual workflow builder. Slack is ideal for teams and enterprise looking for excellent integrations. Both tools offer free plans, so try each to see which fits your workflow.