
Weighing a Zapier alternative? Try Make on the Free plan
A visual canvas and a Free plan you can test side by side.
- Free plan, 1,000 credits a month
- Start with no credit card
- Connect 3,500+ apps on the Free plan

When you are deciding whether to switch automation tools, building one real workflow beats reading a feature table. With a Make account and the Free plan you can draw a scenario right away.
What stands out in Make is that a scenario opens up like a map. Branching flows sit on one screen, and the History panel next to it shows edits and executions.
For work that needs branches, routers and filters are included even on Free. You can test conditional paths from the very start.
Cost works on credits. One module action is one credit, and the pricing page has a slider for comparing Core, Pro and Teams at the 10,000-credit level.
Rebuild a flow you already run elsewhere and see whether the same result comes out inside 1,000 credits a month. Decide after that.
Deals you can use now
| Deal | Code | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| FreeStart on the Free plan | — | 1,000 credits a month, no time limit, no credit card |
See Make in detailVisual automation across 3,500+ appsA canvas where you add apps with one plus · The whole scenario drawn as a map · AI apps gathered around one hub · Ad leads flowing into CRM and emailFAQ
Can I move workflows from another automation tool?
I did not find an automatic import. With 3,500+ apps available, the usual route is to redraw the same app combination in Make.
Can I compare using only the Free plan?
Yes, within 1,000 credits a month and two active scenarios. There is no time limit.
Does Make handle branching and conditions?
The pricing page lists routers and filters as part of the Free plan.
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