Starts atFreemium, from $10.59/mo
- Free plan1,000 credits/month, 1 MB storage, 1 data store
Head-to-head
Make vs Zapier: which automation tool should a creator use?
At a glance
Starts atFreemium, from $19.99/mo
- Free plan
Make gives you more free usage: 1,000 credits a month and multi-step scenarios. Zapier Free allows 100 tasks a month and two-step Zaps only, checked every 15 minutes. Zapier Professional is $19.99/month billed yearly or $29.99 monthly.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Make | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: 1,000 credits a month, 1 MB storage, 1 data store | Yes: 100 tasks a month, two-step Zaps, 15-minute checks |
| Entry paid plan | Core. Price not shown in the page text (Oct 2026). Repo data: from $10.59/month | Professional: $19.99/month yearly, $29.99 monthly, 750 tasks |
| Team plan | Teams. Price not shown in page text (Oct 2026) | Team: $69/month yearly, $103.50 monthly, 2,000 tasks |
| How usage is counted | Credits per action | Tasks per completed action |
| Multi-step workflows | Yes, on Free | Not on Free. Paid plans only |
| Extra usage | Credit bundles of 1,000 or 10,000 | Higher task tiers |
| Best for | Creators who want more runs for less | Quick setups with many app connections |
Automations for Shorts, TikTok and Reels creators
- New YouTube upload to a spreadsheet or Notion: a two-step job. Zapier Free covers this.
- New video, then post a link to several places: three or more steps. Make Free can do it. Zapier needs Professional.
- High volume: 100 Zapier tasks go fast if you log every comment or view. Make's 1,000 free credits last longer.
How to choose
- List the jobs you want to automate and count the steps in each.
- If every job is two steps and runs under 100 times a month, Zapier Free is enough.
- If you need three or more steps for free, use Make.
- Check that both your apps (for example YouTube and your email tool) have a connector before you build.
Common questions
Is Make cheaper than Zapier?
On free plans, Make gives 1,000 credits a month against Zapier's 100 tasks. Make's paid prices were not shown in the page text we read, so compare at checkout.
Does Zapier have a free plan?
Yes. 100 tasks a month, two-step Zaps only, checked every 15 minutes.
Can Make or Zapier post to YouTube?
Both list YouTube connectors. Check the exact trigger or action you need on each integration page.
Related: scheduling tools.
Sources: make.com/en/pricing, zapier.com/pricing. Make's paid prices were not shown in the page text, so the Core price comes from our tool data. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.