Quick Answer
Make.com, formerly Integromat, is a visual automation platform that connects apps and runs workflows without code. You build a scenario on a visual canvas: a trigger module watches an app, action modules do the work, and routers split the flow by condition. There is a free plan, and paid plans are priced by usage; check Make's pricing page for the current tiers.
- Scenarios, modules and operations A Make.com scenario is one automation workflow, each module is one action such as watching new rows in Google Sheets or sending an email via Gmail, and every module that processes data consumes one operation, so a 5-module scenario uses 5 operations per run.
- Make.com versus Zapier pricing Make.com usually works out cheaper than Zapier at volume because it bills by usage credits rather than tasks, while Zapier carries 8,000+ integrations to the 2,400+ available on Make.com.
- Advanced logic is built in Make.com ships routers for parallel paths, iterators and aggregators, Data Stores that hold data between scenario runs, and four error handlers named Ignore, Resume, Rollback and Commit.
What is Make.com (Formerly Integromat)?
Make.com is a powerful visual automation platform that lets you connect apps and automate workflows without coding. Unlike Zapier's linear approach, Make uses a visual canvas where you can see your entire workflow at once - with branching, loops, and parallel paths.
Why Choose Make in 2025?
- ✅ Visual Canvas: See entire workflows at once
- ✅ Better Value: usage-based pricing that usually costs less than Zapier at volume
- ✅ More Actions: 84 Xero actions vs Zapier's 25
- ✅ Advanced Logic: Routers, iterators, aggregators built-in
- ✅ Real-time: Instant triggers on all plans
Key Concepts
Scenarios
A scenario is Make's term for an automation workflow. It's a visual flowchart that defines how data moves between apps.
Modules
Modules are the building blocks. Each module represents one action: "Watch new rows in Google Sheets" or "Send email via Gmail".
Operations
Make charges based on operations. Each module that processes data = 1 operation. A 5-module scenario uses 5 operations per run.
Routers & Filters
Routers split your workflow into multiple paths based on conditions. Filters control which data passes through.
Getting Started: Your First Scenario
Step 1: Create Account
Sign up at make.com. You get 1,000 free operations/month to start.
Step 2: Create New Scenario
- Click "Create a new scenario"
- Search for your first app (e.g., "Google Sheets")
- Select a trigger module (e.g., "Watch Rows")
- Connect your Google account
- Select your spreadsheet and sheet
Step 3: Add Action Module
- Click the + icon after your trigger
- Search for your second app (e.g., "Slack")
- Select an action (e.g., "Create a Message")
- Connect Slack, select channel
- Map data from Google Sheets to message content
Step 4: Test & Activate
- Click "Run once" to test with real data
- Check the output bubbles for each module
- Toggle scenario ON when ready
Essential Make Features
1. Routers (Branching)
Split your workflow based on conditions:
Trigger → Router
├── Path 1: If status = "New" → Send to Slack
└── Path 2: If status = "Urgent" → Send email + SMS2. Error Handling
Make has built-in error handlers:
- Ignore: Skip failed operations
- Resume: Continue from a checkpoint
- Rollback: Undo all changes
- Commit: Save partial progress
3. Iterators & Aggregators
- Iterator: Process items one by one (e.g., each row in a spreadsheet)
- Aggregator: Combine multiple items into one (e.g., merge rows into single email)
4. Data Stores
Make's built-in database. Store data between scenario runs without external apps.
10 Real Make.com Automation Examples
1. Lead Capture → CRM
Typeform → HubSpot + Slack notification
2. E-commerce Orders
Shopify → Inventory update + Shipping label
3. Invoice Processing
Email attachment → OCR → Xero entry
4. Social Media Posting
RSS feed → AI rewrite → Twitter/LinkedIn
5. Customer Onboarding
Stripe payment → Welcome email sequence
6. Support Tickets
Zendesk → Classify with AI → Route to team
7. Meeting Scheduler
Calendly → Google Calendar + Zoom link
8. Report Generator
Weekly: Pull data → Generate PDF → Email
9. Data Sync
Airtable ↔ Google Sheets bi-directional
10. AI Content Pipeline
Topic → ChatGPT → Blog draft → Notion
Make vs Zapier: Detailed Comparison
| Feature | Make | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Usage credits | Tasks |
| Visual Builder | Canvas (see all) | Linear (step-by-step) |
| Parallel Paths | Yes (Routers) | No |
| Error Handling | Advanced (4 types) | Basic |
| Integrations | 2,400+ | 8,000+ |
| Learning Curve | Medium | Easy |
Pro Tips for Make.com
- Use Templates: Make has 1000+ pre-built templates. Start there.
- Test with "Run Once": Always test before activating scenarios.
- Monitor Operations: Set up usage alerts to avoid overages.
- Use Data Stores: Cheaper than external databases for simple needs.
- Optimize with Filters: Skip unnecessary operations with early filtering.
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