Make vs Microsoft Power Automate
Which automation & integration tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.
Make
Operations teams, agencies and power users who build multi-branch workflows and want more automation per dollar than Zapier.
Microsoft Power Automate
Organizations standardized on Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365, and teams that need desktop RPA alongside cloud automation.
Side by side
| Make | Microsoft Power Automate | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; paid from $12/month (billed annually) | Free license; Premium $15/user/month (paid yearly) |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | 4.4 (1,096 reviews) |
| Best For | Operations teams, agencies and power users who build multi-branch workflows and want more automation per dollar than Zapier. | Organizations standardized on Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365, and teams that need desktop RPA alongside cloud automation. |
Pros and cons
Make
Pros
- Much lower price per unit of work than Zapier
- Unlimited users on every plan, including Free
- Visual canvas makes complex logic easier to follow
- Routers and error handlers don't use credits
Cons
- Steeper learning curve than Zapier
- Most modules, including trigger reads and transforms, use credits
- Credits expire at the end of each term
- SSO and audit logs are Enterprise only
Microsoft Power Automate
Pros
- Standard connectors often included with Microsoft 365
- Strongest desktop RPA option in this comparison
- Request-based limits instead of per-action billing
- Enterprise admin and managed environments
Cons
- Complex licensing with seeded, premium and capacity licenses
- Many non-Microsoft apps need premium connectors
- Less friendly builder for casual users than Zapier
- Unattended bots cost $150 or more per month each
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