Make settings guide

Make can cost less than Zapier for multi-step workflows because it charges per operation (each module run), not per task; compare both on your own workflow.

Make's free tier gives 1,000 operations/month and 2 active scenarios — enough to automate your most repetitive daily tasks before paying anything.

Use the visual scenario builder to map complex workflows as flowcharts — Make's drag-and-drop canvas is more intuitive than Zapier's linear list for multi-branch automations.

Make handles arrays and iterations natively — process a list of 100 emails or 500 rows in a single scenario without looping manually, unlike Zapier which requires workarounds.

Connect Make to OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini modules to add AI decisions to any automation — classify incoming emails, summarise documents, or generate personalised content mid-workflow.

Use Make's HTTP module to call any REST API — if your app isn't in Make's library, you can connect it directly without custom code.

Make scenarios run on a schedule or instantly via webhooks — build real-time automations (new Shopify order → generate invoice → send WhatsApp notification) with sub-second latency.