Make (Integromat): all you need to know about this automation tool

Thanks to numerous online tools, it is possible to create very complex digital solutions that meet different needs. Some tools allow you to create websites or applications and others to perform specific tasks specific to a company or a need. These tools each have specific functionalities and can work together to benefit from them. With Make, you can create links between tools to automate specific tasks. We explain everything to you!

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Make or Integromat?

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Make? Integromat? One tool or two different tools?

In reality, Make and Integromat are only one and the same tool! In February 2021, Celonis bought Integromat. Since the beginning of 2022, the Integromat tool has become the Make tool, the name, the logo and the design of the platform have changed.

The functionalities remain generally the same with some improvements but for Make, the aim of this change was to modernize its image, which was beginning to age under the Integromat design. In addition, Make want to broaden the vision of its tool to a real creation tool rather than the simple technical tool that was Integromat.

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Make (Integromat): a no-code tool

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What is no-code?

“No-code” may be a term you've heard before, but you don't know exactly what it means. No-code is a method of developing solutions that consists in creating digital products such as websites, applications, etc., without writing a single line of code. Different platforms, more or less complicated, allow development thanks to no-code. Generally, it is used via graphical and user-friendly interfaces that rely on the idea of dragging and dropping pre-built elements.

No-code has several benefits for development and offers greater accessibility as it allows no-code developers to produce complex solutions without any prior understanding of programming languages.

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What is Make?

Make is a robust and adaptable automation tool that can satisfy a wide range of automation needs. It allows users to create automated workflows to simplify their work. Make can connect to over 300 applications and services, allowing users to create highly complex workflows. While Make is a powerful tool, learning how to use it effectively at first can be difficult.

A free version that allows you to automate relatively simple tasks, but if you need more advanced features, you will have to upgrade to the paid version.

The prices for the paid version of Make vary depending on the number of “scenarios” you want to automate. If you only need one scenario, you can opt for the lowest plan, which costs $9 per month. If you need several scenarios, you will have to opt for a higher package.

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The benefits of Make (Integromat)

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A lower price compared to the market

For the number of features that Make offers, its price is more affordable than its competitors on the market. Prices start at $0 per month for the free version and then go to $9, $16, and $29 for the paid versions that offer more scenarios, more users, etc.

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Numerous and powerful features

Make offers a wide range of functionalities and applications to integrate. The connection possibilities and automation scenarios are then very numerous and can meet a lot of personal and professional needs.

In addition to the huge library of connectors, Make offers a wide range of 'native' actions, the possibility of customizing JSON and HTML, custom Webhooks from the free plan (unlike Zapier), an internal data set that can be useful, etc...

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An important community

The Make community is important. When you have a problem or are looking for answers to your questions, you are very likely to find a solution quickly.

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A new interface

By moving from Integromat to Make, Make has revised its interface to offer its users a more modern, user-friendly design and a tool that is easier and more pleasant to use.

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Fast and easy to use

As explained before, Make is a no-code tool that uses a graphical interface. You don't need to have programming knowledge to use Make. A no-code developer who doesn't know how to code can easily automate tasks using Make.

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Alternatives to Make (Integromat)

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Zapier

The Zapier automation tool allows users to combine applications and manipulate data with each other. Depending on various parameters, Zapier users can build “zaps” that automate the tasks they want. Zaps can be configured to be triggered in response to an external event, when something is added to an application, when a condition is met, or any combination of these elements. On Zapier, it is also possible to create reports and dashboards.

Individual users can use Zapier for free. Professionals, on the other hand, have three different monthly offers starting at $20/month. Zapier also offers a yearly plan, which is slightly cheaper than monthly plans.

Also discover our Comparison between Make and Zapier.

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N8n

n8n (pronounced “n-eight-n”) is an open-source automation tool. Unlike Zapier or Make, which are cloud-based automation services with subscription models, n8n offers increased flexibility by allowing it to be installed on your own server or cloud infrastructure. This may offer benefits in terms of data control and customization, but may also require greater technical expertise for configuration and maintenance.

For the rest, N8n also offers a visual interface but in the form of a canvas where users can drag and drop “nodes” representing different applications or services. Thanks to its open-source model, n8n benefits from an active community that contributes to expanding its node library, thus offering a wide range of integrations.

In short, n8n is distinguished by its flexibility, its customization potential and its open-source model, which makes it an attractive choice for technical users but is, in fact, a less accessible service.

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ActivePieces

ActivePieces is a relatively new workflow automation tool. What sets ActivePieces apart is its focus on the user experience with an intuitive and easy to navigate interface, team collaboration by allowing users to share automations and work together on complex workflows, but also the very strong emphasis on open-source (self-hosting, GitHub branch, versioning, etc.)

ActivePieces also offers a set of integrations with popular applications and offers features that aim to make automation accessible to a non-technical audience while providing advanced options for more experienced users.

Although less well known than its established competitors, ActivePieces is presented as a promising solution for businesses and professionals looking to optimize their processes without investing heavily in custom development or infrastructure management.

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Scroll, helps you automate your tasks on Make (Integromat)

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At Scroll, we are no-code experts and we master the most popular no-code tools on the market, Make, Webflow, Bubble, Airtable, etc. Our expertise allowed us to create The Make agency to meet all of your automation needs. If you have a project or a problem concerning the automation of tasks, we are there to offer you ultra-qualitative and tailor-made solutions. Do not hesitate to contact us!

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