12 Best Make.com Alternatives in 2026

Best Make.com alternatives 2026: n8n self-hosted, Zapier for app breadth, Workato for enterprise, Power Automate for Microsoft 365 shops, Windmill for script-heavy teams, Latenode for AI-native workflows.

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The top Make.com alternatives in 2026 are n8n if you want self-hosted, code-friendly automation, Zapier if a non-technical team needs a large app catalog, Windmill if your developers want code-first workflows, Workato or Boomi if you need enterprise iPaaS, Microsoft Power Automate if your company already runs on Microsoft 365, and Latenode if your workflows are AI-native. Activepieces (MIT-licensed core), Pabbly Connect (budget), Tray.io (embedded automation), and Integrately (1-click templates) round out the list. Pipedream stays in the list for reference only: its Workflows product takes no new signups and shuts down on March 31, 2027.

Some context: visual automation changed in 2025. Make.com (formerly Integromat) pulled a whole generation of operators away from spreadsheets and shell scripts. Finding alternatives in 2026 is easy; there are dozens. The hard part is separating the platforms that deliver from the ones that look great in a demo and fall apart the moment you need conditional branching, custom code, observability, or AI agents in the same flow. Pricing models also move. Make itself now bills in credits, where each module action counts as one credit. And many "Make alternatives" lists are affiliate spam stitched together from category pages.

This guide compares the 12 best Make.com alternatives in 2026: real features, pricing as published on each vendor's own site (checked September 26, 2026), pros and cons of each, and a framework at the end to pick the right platform for your stack. We build production automations on n8n most often, and also on Make and Zapier. Microsoft Power Automate and Windmill were added in September 2026 from their own sites, docs and pricing pages; no hands-on testing is claimed for those two.

Last checked: October 2026 (Make, n8n, Zapier, Activepieces, Pipedream, Power Automate, Latenode, Integrately and Boomi pricing re-verified on 2026-10-21).

What is the Make platform, and what does Make.com cost in 2026?

The Make platform (make.com, formerly Integromat, owned by Celonis) is a cloud, no-code automation tool where you build "scenarios" on a visual canvas that connect 3,000+ native apps with routers, iterators, and error handlers. Make bills in credits: most module actions use one credit, and router and error handler modules use none.

Make.com pricing on its own pricing page (checked 2026-10-21) at 10,000 credits a month:

• Free: $0, up to 1,000 credits a month
• Core: $9/month billed annually
• Pro: $16/month billed annually
• Teams: $29/month billed annually
• Enterprise: custom

Prices rise as you move the credit slider up, and extra credits are sold in bundles. If those per-module credits are what is pushing you away from the Make platform, the alternatives below bill differently.

Best Make.com alternatives: a brief overview

• n8n: Best for self-hosted, code-friendly automation. Fair-code licensed, runs on your infra, native AI nodes, and no per-step billing.
• Zapier: Best for non-technical teams scaling SaaS workflows. 9,000+ apps and an AI Copilot (beta) that drafts Zaps from plain English.
• Pipedream: Formerly best for developers who want code-first workflows. Its Workflows product takes no new signups and shuts down on March 31, 2027; Pipedream Connect continues.
• Workato: Best for mid-market and enterprise iPaaS. Recipes, governance, and AI agents (Workato Genies).
• Tray.io: Best for embedded automation and enterprise teams that need horizontal scale. Merlin Agent Builder and Tray Embedded.
• Microsoft Power Automate: Best for Microsoft 365 shops that also need desktop RPA. Cloud flows, desktop flows, and 1,400+ connectors.
• Activepieces: Best open-source Make alternative with a no-code builder. MIT-licensed core, self-hostable, 763 pieces.
• Windmill: Best for developer teams turning scripts into workflows. AGPLv3 core, free to self-host, scripts in Python, TypeScript, Go and more.
• Pabbly Connect: Best lifetime-deal/budget option. Flat pricing, unlimited tasks on the Unlimited plan.
• Boomi: Best enterprise iPaaS with strong data integration. EDI, data management, API management, and AI agents (Agentstudio).
• Latenode: Best AI-native low-code platform. Native LLM nodes, headless browser, and JavaScript blocks in the same canvas.
• Integrately: Best 1-click automation for non-technical SMBs. Pre-built "automations" you can turn on in seconds.

Integration count each vendor claims on its own site

Source: each vendor's homepage, integrations or pricing page, checked 2026-09-26. Vendors count differently (apps, APIs, connectors), so treat this as a rough guide. Workato claims 17,000+ "apps, APIs, databases, files, MCP servers", a different unit, and is left out. Boomi and Windmill publish no comparable count.

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1. n8n, best for self-hosted, code-friendly automation

n8n is the platform many teams move to when they outgrow Make's credit limits, want to own their data, or need to combine no-code nodes with real code in the same flow. It is fair-code licensed (Sustainable Use License), free to self-host, and ships a Cloud version when you do not want to run infrastructure. The LangChain-style AI agent nodes, vector stores, and chat triggers have made it a serious AI workflow platform too.

The reason n8n shows up on so many "best Make alternative" lists is straightforward: it gives you Make's visual ergonomics without per-step billing (Cloud plans count executions, with unlimited steps per execution), plus a Code node that runs JavaScript or Python directly inside a workflow. For teams already running Postgres, Redis, or a Kubernetes cluster, it slots in cleanly. If you want a partner that ships production n8n workflows for you, see our n8n agency services.

Key features

• 2,274 integrations listed on its integrations page (checked 2026-09-26), plus a generic HTTP Request node for everything else
• AI Agent, LangChain, vector store, and chat trigger nodes built in
• Self-hostable on Docker, Kubernetes, or your own VM
• Code node (JavaScript/Python) for custom logic inline
• Queue mode for high-throughput workflows on multiple workers

Best for

• Technical teams that want to own their automation infrastructure
• Operators who need AI agents, RAG, or LLM chains inside workflows
• Companies with data residency, GDPR, or compliance requirements

Pricing

• Self-hosted Community Edition: free under the Sustainable Use License
• n8n Cloud: Starter from €20/month billed annually (2,500 executions/month, unlimited steps), Pro from €50/month billed annually (10,000 executions/month)

Pros

• Fair-code license and self-hosting, so your workflows are not tied to one vendor's cloud
• Code + no-code in the same canvas: you never hit a "no custom logic" wall
• Strong AI node library (LangChain, OpenAI, Anthropic, vector DBs)
• Very active project: 208,210 GitHub stars and commits on the day we checked (2026-10-21)

Cons

• Self-hosted means you operate it: backups, scaling, and upgrades are on you
• The Cloud version's execution-based pricing can surprise teams running very high-volume polling triggers

For teams evaluating n8n alternatives specifically, see best n8n alternatives. For a head-to-head on the three names most teams shortlist, see Make vs n8n vs Zapier.

2. Zapier, best for non-technical teams scaling SaaS workflows

Zapier is the name most non-technical teams already know, and in 2026 it is no longer "the simple option": Zapier Agents, Canvas, Tables, MCP, and the AI-powered Copilot (in open beta) have pushed it into territory that overlaps with Make and even with Workato for certain mid-market use cases. If your team lives in HubSpot, Salesforce, Notion, Slack, Stripe, and a stack of SaaS apps, Zapier's 9,000+ app catalog is its main draw.

The trade-off has always been price: at meaningful task volumes, Zapier costs more than self-hosted n8n or Activepieces. But for non-technical operators who need a workflow live by Friday, it is one of the quickest tools to get running. For comparisons against the closest competitor, see our best Zapier alternatives guide.

Key features

• 9,000+ app integrations, per its homepage (checked 2026-09-26)
• Zapier Copilot (open beta): AI assistant that builds Zaps from a natural language prompt
• Zapier Agents for multi-step AI workflows with tool use
• Tables, Canvas, and MCP in the same account
• Multi-step Zaps with paths, filters, and formatters

Best for

• Non-technical marketing, ops, and RevOps teams
• Companies that prioritize speed of setup over per-task cost
• SaaS-heavy stacks with niche tools that other platforms do not integrate

Pricing

• Free plan: 100 tasks/month, two-step Zaps
• Pro from $19.99/month billed annually ($29.99 billed monthly) for 750 tasks, then Team from $69/month billed annually, and Enterprise through sales

Pros

• 9,000+ apps: niche SaaS tools are more likely to have a ready connector here
• Copilot drafts the trigger and actions from plain English, which shortens the learning curve
• Tables and Agents sit in the same account as your Zaps

Cons

• Task-based pricing gets expensive fast for high-volume workflows
• Visual editor is less powerful than Make's scenario canvas for branching/looping logic

3. Pipedream, best for developers who want code-first workflows with a visual layer

Pipedream is the tool engineers reach for when they want the speed of a visual automation builder but refuse to give up real code. Workflows are made of steps; each step can be a pre-built action or a block of Node.js, Python, Go, or Bash. Its homepage lists 3,000+ integrated APIs, and the free plan is enough for side projects and prototypes.

Pipedream has leaned into the AI-agent use case with its Connect product (OAuth-as-a-service for embedded apps) and a wide library of LLM components. Workday has since completed its acquisition of Pipedream (announced November 2025), and the product has narrowed. Pipedream's docs now say Workflows is in maintenance mode: no new signups or subscriptions, existing workflows keep running until March 31, 2027, and workflow data is deleted by April 30, 2027. Connect, its API and MCP integration layer for AI agents, stays supported. If you are leaving Make today, do not move to Pipedream Workflows; look at Windmill or n8n instead.

Key features

• Native Node.js, Python, Go, and Bash steps with full npm/pip access
• 3,000+ integrated APIs and OAuth connections, per its homepage (checked 2026-09-26)
• Event sources (webhooks, schedules, RSS, polling) with persistent storage
• Pipedream Connect for embedded customer OAuth flows
• Step-level logs, secrets, and a built-in HTTP endpoint per workflow

Best for

• Developers and technical founders who want code in their automations
• Teams building API glue, webhook handlers, or scheduled jobs
• SaaS companies embedding integrations into their own product

Pricing

• Workflows: no new signups or subscriptions (shutting down March 31, 2027)
• Connect: free in development; Startup $99/month billed annually ($150 billed monthly) with 10,000 credits; Business custom

Pros

• Real code in every step: no escape hatches needed
• Free plan covers hobby projects and prototypes
• Good developer experience and CLI
• Embeddable via Connect for SaaS use cases

Cons

• Less polished for non-technical operators than Make or Zapier
• Visual layer is intentionally minimal: power comes from code
• Workflows shuts down on March 31, 2027 and no longer accepts signups, so it is not an option for new Make migrations

4. Workato, best for mid-market and enterprise iPaaS

Workato is the platform CIOs and IT directors pick when they want "Make for the enterprise." It is a full iPaaS with recipes, connectors, an on-prem agent, governance, and AI agents (Workato Genies, plus AIRO, which Workato describes as a multi-agent system) that compete directly with Zapier Agents and Tray's Merlin Agent Builder. It is common in HR, finance, and IT automation programs.

It is not a Make replacement for a 5-person team. It is a platform decision. Pricing is sales-led with no public price list.

Key features

• Connectivity its homepage puts at 17,000+ apps, APIs, databases, files and MCP servers, plus a custom connector SDK
• Workato Genies: AI agents for building and running automations
• Recipes with versioning, environments, and role-based access
• On-prem agent for behind-the-firewall systems
• Governance and security controls; its Trust Center holds current security documentation

Best for

• Mid-market and enterprise IT/automation teams
• Companies needing strict governance and audit trails
• Multi-department automation strategy (HR + Finance + RevOps + IT)

Pricing

• Sales-led; the pricing page lists no prices and points to a demo or trial

Pros

• Enterprise-grade governance, security, and support
• AI agents and copilots embedded into the platform
• Connectors for enterprise systems (Workday, NetSuite, SAP)
• Mature change management and environment tooling

Cons

• No public pricing, and the sales-led model puts it out of reach for most SMBs and startups
• Steeper learning curve than Make or Zapier

5. Tray.io, best for embedded automation and enterprise teams

Tray.io (now Tray.ai, which calls itself "the AI-ready integration and automation platform") targets the same enterprise lane as Workato but with a stronger story around embedded automation: SaaS vendors can ship native integrations to their own customers without rebuilding them. Merlin Agent Builder is Tray's agent product, and Agent Gateway for MCP adds governance for MCP traffic.

For teams that need to embed automation into their own product, or that have hundreds of internal workflows spanning ERP, CRM, and data warehouses, Tray is a strong contender against Make's enterprise pitch.

Key features

• Intelligent Integration (iPaaS), Tray Embedded, and Merlin Agent Builder on one platform
• Merlin Agent Builder for AI agent workflows
• Visual builder with branching, looping, and JavaScript steps
• Tray Embedded for SaaS vendors (native integrations under your own brand)
• SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 reports (examined by Schellman, period ending July 31, 2025), plus stated HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA compliance

Best for

• Enterprise IT and automation centers of excellence
• SaaS vendors embedding integrations into their products
• Teams that need horizontal scale across many business units

Pricing

• Pro, Team, and Enterprise plans, all sales-led; the pricing page lists no amounts

Pros

• Flexible enterprise builder with code steps when you need them
• Strong embedded-automation story: Bynder, Cvent, and Eventbrite are named Tray Embedded users on its site
• AI agent building via Merlin Agent Builder
• US, EU, and APAC hosting regions for data residency

Cons

• Not designed for self-serve or small teams
• 700+ connectors per its homepage, far fewer than Zapier's 9,000+ apps (both checked 2026-09-26)

6. Microsoft Power Automate, best for Microsoft 365 shops that also need desktop RPA

Power Automate is Microsoft's automation product, and it is the natural Make alternative when your company already signs in with Microsoft work accounts. Microsoft Learn says basic Power Automate use is included at no cost for work or school accounts in a Microsoft Entra tenant, limited to standard connectors. Paid licenses add premium and custom connectors plus desktop flows.

What Make does not do is desktop RPA. Power Automate for desktop records mouse and keyboard actions to automate legacy apps with no API, in attended or unattended mode. Microsoft's product page lists "more than 1,400 prebuilt, certified connectors" and Copilot for building flows in natural language.

Key features

• Cloud flows with standard, premium, and custom connectors (1,400+ prebuilt, per the product page)
• Desktop flows (RPA), attended on the Premium license and unattended on the Process license
• Copilot in Power Automate for building and editing flows from natural language
• Process and task mining on the Premium license
• On-premises data gateway to reach systems behind your firewall

Best for

• Companies standardized on Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and Dynamics 365
• Operations teams that must automate legacy desktop apps without APIs
• IT teams that want automation under the same tenant, identity, and admin center as the rest of Microsoft

Pricing

• Free license for work or school accounts: create and run cloud flows (without sharing) with standard connectors only
• Power Automate Premium: $15.00 per user/month, paid yearly
• Power Automate Process: $150.00 per bot/month, paid yearly; Hosted Process: $215.00 per bot/month, paid yearly
• Free trial available

Pros

• Already inside the Microsoft tenant many companies pay for
• RPA and API automation in one product, which Make does not offer
• Per-user pricing instead of per-step credits for Premium users (within Microsoft's daily action limits)

Cons

• Licensing is layered (user licenses, capacity licenses, add-ons, and rights seeded in other Microsoft licenses), so costing takes real work
• Premium and custom connectors need a paid license, and the Free license cannot share flows