Best Make Alternatives (2026)

Make advertises $11/mo but has 2 hidden fees adding +$25/mo. Here are cheaper alternatives in Automation, ranked by true cost.

📊 64 tools analyzed•🔄 Updated April 2026•✅ Based on manual pricing research

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Make

Visual automation platform with operation-based pricing. 40-60% cheaper than Zapier for complex, hig

Advertised: $11/mo

+$25/mo hidden fees

2 documented hidden fees • 82% confidence

Microsoft's workflow automation platform. Per-user pricing at $15-$40/user/mo with premium connector surcharges, AI Buil

$15/mo

3 hidden fees (+$525/mo)

73% confidence

Premium Connector Paywall: +$0Process Mining Add-On: +$25AI Builder Credits Consumed Fast: +$500

Open-source workflow automation with self-hosted and cloud options. Free to self-host but server costs, maintenance, and

$24/mo

4 hidden fees (+$276/mo)

74% confidence

Self-Hosted Server Costs: +$40Execution Limits on Cloud: +$36No Support on Community: +$0+1 more

Connect 6,000+ apps and automate workflows. The most popular automation platform — and the most confusing pricing model

$29.99/mo

4 hidden fees (+$141/mo)

85% confidence

Premium App Paywall: +$20Multi-Step Action Counting: +$45Overage at 1.25x Base Cost: +$30+1 more

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