Make.com Alternatives (2026): 10 Tools Compared

Make, formerly Integromat, is a visual automation platform where you drag modules onto a canvas to connect your apps and move data between them. If you're reviewing your options, perhaps because you want a different editor, a different approach to AI or more control over where your data lives, there are plenty of other tools to look at.

This is a list of ten Make alternatives in no particular order, sorted alphabetically. Some are established names and most are smaller or more specialised. I've drawn each description from the tool's own website, so check current details there before you decide. For wider reading, see my guide to workflow automation tools for small businesses.

Make alternatives at a glance

In the free plan column, Yes means the tool's own site lists a plan you can keep using without a time limit. Trial only means a free trial but no ongoing free plan. Details change, so check before you start.

Tool	Type	Good for	Free plan
Activepieces	Open source automation	Visual flows you can host yourself	Yes
Albato	Integration platform	Connecting business apps without code	Yes
Automatisch	Open source automation	Self-hosted flows between apps	Yes
Bardeen	Browser automation	Scraping and actions inside the browser	Yes
Gumloop	AI workflow builder	Flows that use AI models and agents	Trial only
IFTTT	Simple applet automation	Everyday triggers and actions	Yes
Latenode	Low-code automation	Visual flows with room for code	Yes
Pipedream	Developer workflows	Event-driven flows with code steps	Yes
Tines	Security and operations workflows	Case handling and alert response	Yes
Zapier	App-to-app automation	A huge app list and ready-made templates	Yes

Ten automation platforms to weigh against Make

Activepieces

Best for: Teams who want an open source builder with a visual editor and the choice of running it on their own servers.

Albato

Best for: Small teams who want to link marketing, sales and shop apps with a simple no-code builder.

Automatisch

Best for: Owners who care about keeping their data on their own servers and don't mind a smaller app list.

Bardeen

Best for: Sales and research people who want to pull information from web pages and send it to their other tools.

Gumloop

Best for: Teams who want to build AI-driven workflows and agents without writing code.

IFTTT

Best for: Individuals and small firms who want straightforward if-this-then-that links between apps and devices.

Latenode

Best for: Builders who like a visual canvas but want to drop in JavaScript or AI steps when a flow needs it.

Pipedream

Best for: Developers who want to wire up APIs and apps with code where needed and a no-code layer around it.

Tines

Best for: Security and operations teams who want to automate alerts, tickets and repeatable response steps.

Zapier

Best for: Non-technical teams who want the widest choice of connected apps and ready-made starting points.

What to look for when you swap your automation platform

Before you move, list every scenario you run today and what it does for you. It's easy to forget the small ones. Then check the new platform can do the same jobs, rather than comparing long feature lists.

• App connections. Does it connect to the tools you use, and can it call any other service through a web address?
• Flow design. Can you build branches, loops and error paths without a developer?
• AI steps. If you want an AI model in the middle of a flow, check how it connects and what you can control.
• Error handling. Look for logs, retries and alerts when something fails.
• Where it runs. Decide whether you want a hosted service or the option to run it on your own servers.
• Team access. Check roles, sharing and version history if more than one person edits flows.
• Support. Ask how help is offered, and how quickly.

Rebuilding your Make scenarios on a new platform

Scenarios don't usually transfer from one automation tool to another, so expect to rebuild them. It's easier than it sounds if you go in order. Here's a sensible sequence.

1. List every scenario, what starts it, what it connects and who depends on it.
2. Mark the ones that matter most to your day-to-day work.
3. Rebuild the most important scenario first and test it with sample data.
4. Run the old and new versions side by side for a short while and compare the results.
5. Add alerts so you hear about failures straight away.
6. Switch off the old scenario only when the new one has behaved well.

Data protection when automations move customer details

Automations often carry names, email addresses and orders between apps. You're responsible for how that data is handled, whichever tool you use. In the UK and EU that generally means knowing where the data goes and why. Rules differ elsewhere, so this isn't legal advice. Check what applies to your own situation. Before you automate anything that touches customers, my piece on marketing tasks you should never automate is worth a read.

Which type of automation user suits which platform

• Non-technical owners usually want ready-made templates and a gentle learning curve.
• Marketers often want links between forms, email tools, spreadsheets and ad accounts.
• Developers tend to prefer code steps, version control and self-hosting.
• Security and operations teams may need case handling and audit trails.
• Teams exploring AI should check how models and agents are connected and supervised.

Why a lesser-known automation tool can be a good fit

Smaller platforms often listen closely to their users and focus on a few jobs. You may find a simpler screen, quicker answers from support and fewer menus to wade through.

Look at when the company last updated its product, read the help pages and check you can export your flows whenever you wish. If it doesn't say, ask. Try it on one small job before you move everything. If you're unsure where to begin with AI in your processes, my article on AI workflow automation for small businesses lays out what tends to work.

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Trying two automation platforms side by side

Pick two options that fit what you've got in mind, then rebuild one simple scenario in each, such as sending a form entry to a spreadsheet and a message. Test it with sample data, and look at how easy it was to build and how clearly it shows errors. Keep the platform that feels clearest to run.

Frequently asked questions

What is an automation platform?

It's software that connects your apps and runs tasks between them automatically, such as copying a form entry to a spreadsheet and sending a message, usually through a visual builder.

Why would someone look for a Make alternative?

Reasons vary, and they aren't always about the tool itself: a different editor, a different approach to AI, more control over where data is processed or a better fit for a technical team. Start by listing what you need most.

Can I move my scenarios to another tool?

Not usually in one step. Scenarios normally need rebuilding by hand, so list them first, rebuild the important ones first and run old and new side by side for a while.

Is it safe to automate customer data?

It can be, if you know where the data goes, limit who can see it and follow the rules that apply to you. This isn't legal advice, so check your own situation.

Is a free plan enough to start with?

It can be for a few simple flows. Read the limits on runs and steps, and check the features you want are included, before you rely on one.