Make
ToolJet
| Feature | Make | ToolJet |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10.59/mo | Free / from $20/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | power-users, agencies, developers, small-businesses | developers, startups, ops-teams, small-businesses |
| Founded | 2012 | 2021 |
| Scenarios | ✓ | ✗ |
| Modules | ✓ | ✗ |
| Routers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Webhooks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Data Stores | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Visual Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Data Sources | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflows | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom Code | ✗ | ✓ |
| Version Control | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Tenancy | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ ToolJet Pros
- Open source
- Many data sources
- Drag-and-drop
- Self-hostable
✗ ToolJet Cons
- Documentation gaps
- Fewer widgets than competitors
- Community-dependent support
The Verdict
Make is built for power users and agencies, with a focus on scenarios and modules. ToolJet targets developers and startups and leads with visual-builder and data-sources.
On pricing, Make is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $10.59/mo compared to $20/mo for ToolJet. That $9.41/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.
Make edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Both tools are a solid fit for developers, 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 open source matters most to you, ToolJet may still be the right call.
