Make vs Windmill
Which automation & integration tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.
Make
From $12Free plan
Teams that want a powerful visual automation builder at a low entry price, with workflows that are short enough that per-module credits stay cheap.
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Windmill
From $120Free plan
Developer teams that want to turn scripts into workflows, scheduled jobs and internal tools, and pay for compute instead of executions.
Side by side
| Make | Windmill | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (1,000 credits/month); paid from $12/month (Core, annual) | Free Community Edition; Enterprise from $120/month |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Teams that want a powerful visual automation builder at a low entry price, with workflows that are short enough that per-module credits stay cheap. | Developer teams that want to turn scripts into workflows, scheduled jobs and internal tools, and pay for compute instead of executions. |
Pros and cons
Make
Pros
- Very low cost per unit at the entry level (10,000 credits for $12/month, annual)
- Flexible visual canvas with branching and error handling
- Unlimited users on every plan
- Large app library (3,500+)
Cons
- Every module run uses a credit, so long workflows get expensive
- Make's own AI tools bill by tokens or run time, which is harder to forecast
- Cloud only; no self-hosted edition
- SSO and audit logs are Enterprise only
Windmill
Pros
- Code-first with many supported languages
- No execution metering
- AGPLv3 open-source core you can self-host
- Covers workflows, jobs and internal apps in one place
Cons
- Far fewer prebuilt app connectors than n8n
- Not built for non-technical users
- Community Edition images include proprietary features, and AGPL has obligations if you modify and serve it
- Free edition limited to 3 workspaces and 10 SSO users
Sarah Chen