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AI Tool Comparison

Activepieces vs Make

A side-by-side breakdown to help you pick the right tool for your workflow.

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Activepieces

Build unlimited-run AI workflows and MCP-connected automations without per-task fees, self-hostable under an MIT license for full data control.

Automation
freemium
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Make

Visually build automation workflows across 3,000+ apps, wiring AI models, webhooks, and business tools together without writing code. Native custom AI provider connections now compete directly with Zapier Agents.

Automation
freemium
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Bottom Line

Make edges ahead on rating (4.6 vs 4.5), but the right pick still comes down to which workflow you're running.

Choose Activepieces if…

Automation

Choose Make if…

Automation

AttributeActivepiecesMake
CategoryAutomationAutomation
Pricingfreemiumfreemium
Pricing DetailFree (10 flows) / self-host free / $5/active flow StandardFree (1,000 ops) / $10.59/mo Core / $18.82/mo Pro
Rating4.54.6

Key Features

Activepieces

  • Visual flow builder
  • AI pieces (OpenAI, Claude)
  • Self-hosting
  • 100+ apps
  • Branching and loops

Make

  • Visual workflow builder
  • Complex data mapping
  • Error handling
  • Thousands of apps
  • AI module integrations

Pros

Activepieces

  • Clean modern interface
  • Open source with active development
  • Good AI integration pieces
  • Better pricing than Zapier

Make

  • More cost-effective than Zapier
  • Visual interface is great for complex flows
  • Powerful data manipulation
  • Better free tier

Cons

Activepieces

  • Smaller app library than Zapier
  • Community support only for self-hosted
  • Enterprise pricing is steep

Make

  • Steeper learning curve
  • Interface can be intimidating
  • Debugging can be tricky

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