5 alternatives
Make alternatives
Love the idea of Make but not quite sold? You’re in good company. We rounded up the 5 alternatives our editors and readers keep coming back to in 2026.
For context, Make costs Free · from $9/mo and suits ops-minded users who need complex automations at a fair price.
The short version: 5 of these let you start for free.
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n8nFreemium
No reviews yetWorkflow automation you can run on your own server, with AI building blocks ready to plug in.
- ✓ more people use it
Make vs n8nSelf-host free · Cloud from €24/mo - 2
ZapierFreemium
No reviews yetConnect the apps you already use and let automations, or AI agents, handle the busywork.
- ✓ more people use it
Make vs ZapierFree · from $19.99/mo - 3
LovableFreemium
No reviews yetChat your way from a rough idea to a live web app, no setup required.
- ✓ more people use it
Free · from $25/mo - 4
BubbleFreemium
No reviews yetA visual app builder for serious web apps, now with AI to help you get the first version on its feet.
- ✓ patient builders who want to create complex web apps without code
Free · from $29/mo - 5
ClayFreemium
No reviews yetA spreadsheet-style workspace for researching leads and writing personal outreach at scale.
- ✓ growth and revops folks who enjoy tinkering with data workflows
Free · from $149/mo
Make alternatives: FAQ
What’s a good alternative to Make?+
Start with n8n — it’s the closest match. Zapier and Lovable are great too, depending on your budget.
Is there a free tool like Make?+
Yes! Zapier, Lovable and n8n won’t cost you anything to get started.