Make
Not ratedVisual automation platform (formerly Integromat).
From FreeFree tier
Automate work
Automation tools compared: n8n, Make and Zapier
Automation tools move data between your apps and run AI steps on a schedule or a trigger. They price by tasks, operations or executions, which count differently, so compare what one workflow run costs.
5 options · checked Oct 17, 2026
Price comparison
Sorted by starting price. "From" is the cheapest paid plan we found on the provider's own site; taxes, storage and bandwidth can add to it. Each row shows when we last checked.
| Provider | From | Starting plan | Free tier | Our rating | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MakeChecked (partly unverified) | Free | Free1,000 credits/month; routers and filters; 15-minute minimum run interval | 1,000 credits/month | Not rated | VisitOfficial site |
| ZapierChecked | $19.99/mo | Professional (lowest task tier, 750 tasks)750 tasks/month at the lowest tier (page data: 'Pro 750'); multi-step Zaps; unlimited premium apps; webhooks; AI fields; email support (live chat from the 2,000-task tier) | 100 tasks/month, two-step Zaps | Not rated | VisitOfficial site |
| n8n CloudChecked | See site | Prices being checked | Free trial only (self-hosting is free) | Not rated | VisitOfficial site |
Providers
Zapier
Not ratedThe best-known no-code automation tool, with AI agents and thousands of app integrations.
From $19.99/moFree tier
n8n Cloud
Not ratedHosted version of the n8n workflow-automation tool, which you can also self-host.
Prices being checked
More tools with a free plan
Free plan
Pipedream
Every feature in development, 3,000+ connectors, unlimited team members
- Development only: no production environment
- External users and usage credits only in development
Checked Oct 17, 2026
Get it freeOfficial siteFree plan
n8n Community Edition
Free self-hosted n8n: you pay only for your own server
- Sustainable Use License (fair-code, not OSI open source)
- Only for your own internal business, personal or non-commercial use
Checked Oct 17, 2026
Get it freeOfficial site
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Free for automation
5 free plans, credits and trials, each checked on the provider's site.