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Zapier vs Make: Which Automation Tool is Right for Your Business?

Zapier and Make are the two dominant no-code automation platforms for SMBs. Zapier wins on simplicity and app library; Make wins on power and cost at scale.

SERAPH PICK
Zapier
Connect 6,000+ apps and automate workflows without writing code.
★★★★☆ 4.4
From $20/mo · Free tier
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Make
Visual automation platform for complex multi-step workflows.
★★★★☆ 4.2
From $9/mo · Free tier
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Feature Zapier Make
Starting Price $20/mo $9/mo
Free Tier ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
API Access
Seraph Rating 4.4 4.2
Seraph Recommends ✓ Yes
Our Verdict

Start with Zapier if your team is new to automation. Move to Make if you outgrow Zapier's pricing or need complex multi-step branching logic.

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