Zapier vs Make.com
Estimate what moving from Zapier to Make.com costs over 12 to 36 months, including the one-time switch. Then remap your exported CSV headers.
Why teams look at this switch: Per-task billing on Zapier vs Make credit bundles (AI and complex modules use several credits per run)
Cost calculator
Reference price ladder
Reference prices, checked 24 Oct 2026. List prices in USD; converted prices are explained in the assumptions. Prices change and differ by region, tax and contract. Confirm on the vendor's page before you decide.
| Plan | Up to | Monthly billing | Annual billing, per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional 750 | 750 | $30 | $20 |
| Professional 1.5k | 1,500 | $59 | $39 |
| Professional 2k | 2,000 | $74 | $49 |
| Professional 5k | 5,000 | $134 | $89 |
| Professional 10k | 10,000 | $194 | $129 |
| Professional 20k | 20,000 | $284 | $189 |
| Professional 50k | 50,000 | $434 | $289 |
| Professional 100k | 100,000 | $734 | $489 |
| Plan | Up to | Monthly billing | Annual billing, per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core 10k credits | 10,000 | $11 | $9 |
| Core 20k credits | 20,000 | $19 | $16 |
| Core 40k credits | 40,000 | $34 | $29 |
| Core 80k credits | 80,000 | $65 | $55 |
| Core 150k credits | 150,000 | $116 | $99 |
| Core 300k credits | 300,000 | $214 | $182 |
Assumptions
- Zapier Professional task ladder.
- Make Core credit ladder; 1 Zapier task = 1 Make credit at 1.0x. Use the multiplier for AI/complex modules that consume several credits.
CSV header mapper
Rename exported Zapier column headers to suggested Make.com column names, for reporting or manual data preparation. Not an official Make.com import format. It runs in your browser; only headers change.
Renamed headers do not make a file import-ready. Compare the result with Make.com's import template and create any custom fields there first.
| Zapier column | Make.com column | Field type |
|---|---|---|
| Execution_Run_ID | execution_id | Suggested |
| Zap_Name | scenario_name | Suggested |
| Trigger_Timestamp_UTC | timestamp_iso | Suggested |
| Tasks_Consumed | credits_used | Suggested |
| Execution_Status | run_status | Suggested |
When moving to Make.com makes sense
- Your main cost driver is Per-task billing on Zapier vs Make credit bundles (AI and complex modules use several credits per run), and your volume is past the break-even point above.
- Your team can finish the CSV import and onboarding within the switching budget you entered.
- You have checked that Make.com's plan covers the integrations and compliance rules you need.
When staying on Zapier is the better call
- The one-time migration, re-integration or retraining cost is larger than 12 to 24 months of savings.
- You are inside a multi-year Zapier contract with early-termination fees.
- Your workflow relies on add-ons or features Make.com does not support yet.
How the result changes with volume
Twelve-month totals at half, default and double volume, using the default pricing model and a $150 switching cost.
| Volume (Monthly Tasks / Credits Consumed) | Zapier | Make.com | 12-month difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% volume (12,500) | $284/mo | $19/mo | +$3,030 |
| Default volume (25,000) | $434/mo | $34/mo | +$4,650 |
| 200% volume (50,000) | $434/mo | $65/mo | +$4,278 |
Questions
How is the total cost of Zapier and Make.com compared?
Each side's monthly cost is multiplied by the months in the horizon, and the one-time switching cost is added to Make.com. At the default volume (Monthly Tasks / Credits Consumed: 25,000), the model gives about $434 per month for Zapier and $34 per month for Make.com.
How do Zapier CSV headers map to Make.com?
The mapper renames Zapier columns (Execution_Run_ID, Zap_Name, Trigger_Timestamp_UTC, Tasks_Consumed, Execution_Status) to Make.com columns (execution_id, scenario_name, timestamp_iso, credits_used, run_status) in your browser. Custom fields must exist in Make.com before you import.
When should a company stay on Zapier?
Stay if the one-time switching, integration or contract-exit cost is larger than the savings over the horizon you care about. The calculator shows that case as a negative result.