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Make is more affordable, but the pricing predictable?
Make's entry price is only $9/month for 5k operations, Zoho Flow's equivalent for the same amount of tasks is $25/month. This seems like a significant difference, making it look like Make is a much more affordable tool. However, when it comes to how you are charged, the difference will start to blur.
A task in Zoho Flow
- Executed actions
In Zoho Flow, you pay only for the tasks you buy. For example, $25 for 5,000 tasks equals 5,000 executed actions. It doesn't matter how many triggers fired, how many conditions evaluated, or how complex your logic was. You only pay for the work that actually gets done. This offers more control and predictability to plan your automation costs.
An operation in Make.com
- Executed actions
- Failed actions
- Triggers checks - even when no new data is found
- Every filter evaluation
- Every item an iterator processes
- Data transformers and search modules
With Make.com, everything from actions to triggers to logic elements will cost you an operation. Here, even though you're paying only $9 for 5,000 tasks, you don't exactly get 5,000 operations, and you can't just buy extra tasks. You will have to purchase the next tier, which would be $16 for 10,000 tasks. This not only makes the pricing feel bigger than it looks, it also hinders your planning.
With multiple factors to consider like actions, iterators, and triggers, and with the unpredictability of errors, it is very hard to arrive at the right plan initially, which could lead for you to pay more than you originally plan to.
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- Comparison
- Zoho Flow (Professional)
- Make.com (Team)
Workflow automation
- Workflow builder
- Intuitive drag-and-drop interface, beginner-friendly
- Visual scenario builder with modules and connections
- Logic and utilities
- Conditional branching, delays, custom variables, and more
- Powerful logic tools, but limited amount of delay time
- Drafts and versioning
- Available for all flows
- Doesn't support drafting and versioning
- Failed execution recovery
- Auto-rerun up to 8 times
- Auto-retry plan limited to 5 attempts
- Custom functions
- Supports Deluge
- Supports JavaScript
- Error branching
- Advanced error branching for any step
- Limited error handling requiring predefined conditions
Usage and limits
- Licensing
- Team/organization; unlimited members
- Team/organization; unlimited members
- Usage
- Only actions count as tasks — triggers, decisions, delays, custom functions are free
- Every module execution counts as a credit — triggers, filters, iterators, aggregators, and actions
- Monthly tasks
- Flexible: Starts from 5,000 tasks/month
- Flexible: Starts from 5,000 credits/month
- Flows
- Unlimited
- Unlimited
Apps & Integrations
- Cloud app integrations
- 1,000+
- 3,000+
- On-premises integrations
- Available through on-prem agent
- Available via an on-prem agent but only in the enterprise plan
- WordPress plugins
- 100+
- <10
- Custom API/Webhooks
- Supported
- Supported
- Zoho ecosystem depth
- Native, first-party integrations with 50+ Zoho apps, with deeper field access, faster API updates
- Third-party connectors for 20+ Zoho apps
Data hosting and security
- Data hosting
- Zoho-owned servers
- AWS
- Data centers
- United States, European Union, India, Australia, Japan, Canada, + 5 more countries
- United States and European Union
- ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management Certification)
- Yes
- No
- ISO/IEC 27701 (Privacy Information Management)
- Yes
- No
- ISO/IEC 27017 (Cloud Security Management)
- Yes
- No
- ISO/IEC 27018 (Personal Data in the Cloud)
- Yes
- No
- ISO/IEC 9001 (Quality Management Systems)
- Yes
- No
- System and Organization Controls (SOC) certification
- Type 2
- Type 1
- HIPPA
- Yes
- No
- GDPR certified
- Yes
- Yes
- AICPA SOC
- Yes
- Yes
- Encryption at rest and transit
- Yes
- Yes
AI & Advanced Automation
- AI workflow steps
- AI-based actions through Zia, and ability to add ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc as steps in workflows
- AI Toolkit with Make's AI Provider or your own LLM key; 350+ AI app integrations
- AI agents
- Zia-powered agentic actions
- Make AI Agents for autonomous workflows
- Natural language builder
- Yes
- Yes
Price (Annual Billing)
- Comparable plan
- $25/month (per organization)
- $9/month (per organization)
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Why teams choose Zoho Flow over Make.com
Your data's security is our priority
At Zoho, safeguarding your privacy and your data security are at the core of our values. With Zoho Flow, you get a secure platform to maintain all your automated workflows while also empowering you to enhance your efforts in maintaining compliance with the latest privacy regulations.
- ISO 27001
- ISO 27017
- ISO 27018
- Soc-2 type II
- GDPR
Which platform is the right fit for you
Choose Zoho Flow if:
- You want to build multi-step automations with regular executions.
- You're using Zoho apps and need a platform deeply connected with the Zoho ecosystem.
- You're looking to connect your on-premise systems to cloud applications securely.
- You're looking for well-maintained integrations that are managed by Zoho Flow.
Choose Make.com if:
- You need the lowest entry price and your workflows are simple enough for credit consumption to stay predictable.
- You're looking to integrate with niche or uncommon apps that aren't a part of Zoho Flow's list of apps.
- You want native AI-agent capabilities and AI-powered workflow steps built into the platform.
Already on Make? Switching is easier than you think
Most common Make workflows can be rebuilt in Zoho Flow in minutes without any loss of data.
Learn moreAudit your workflows
Audit all workflows and identify which to move first based on business impact and task volume.
Rebuild in Zoho Flow
Recreate your workflows in Zoho Flow with ease using the visual builder.
Test in parallel and deactivate Make.com
Run both the workflows in parallel and use execution logs to validate each workflow. Once you're set, deactivate your Make account.
And if you need any help with the migration, you can also reach out to support@zohoflow.com.
Companies around the world trust Zoho Flow
Its versatility and limitless capabilities ensured we can run complex workflows and automate our business without increasing labor costs. Their custom functions are a game changer for us and it ensures all our data is in sync across all the systems.
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Zoho Flow is a versatile and user-friendly platform that enables seamless integrations at a cost-effective price.
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I’m a lawyer by training, not a developer, but I built these flows myself. That says something about how accessible Zoho Flow is.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes — particularly for teams using Zoho products, businesses in regulated industries requiring ISO or HIPAA compliance, and organizations that want predictable pricing where tasks equal actions. Zoho Flow covers 1,000+ app integrations and supports the same core automation patterns as Make. The main consideration is app coverage: Make's 3,000+ library is larger, so check that Zoho Flow supports your specific apps before switching.
On sticker price, yes — Make starts at $9/month for 5,000 credits vs. Zoho Flow's $25/month for 5,000 tasks. However, Make counts every module execution as a credit — triggers, filters, iterators, and actions — while Zoho Flow counts only actions. This means the same workflow consumes more credits on Make than tasks on Zoho Flow, and you may need to purchase a higher tier sooner than expected.
Zoho Flow holds ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 9001, SOC Type 2, and HIPAA compliance. Make.com currently holds SOC Type 1 and GDPR compliance but does not have any ISO certifications or HIPAA compliance. Zoho also runs its own data centers in 10+ countries, while Make hosts on AWS in the US and EU only.
Yes. Zoho Flow's on-premises agent connects cloud apps to databases and systems behind your firewall, including MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and SAP HANA — available on all paid plans. On Make.com, on-premises access requires the Enterprise plan with custom pricing.
Yes. Zoho Flow connects to 1,000+ cloud apps including Shopify, Salesforce, Slack, Google Workspace, Stripe, HubSpot, Mailchimp, QuickBooks, and more. It also supports custom API connections via incoming and outgoing webhooks for any app with an API.
Yes. Zoho Flow is part of Zoho One at no additional cost. If you're already on Zoho One, you can start building flows immediately without a separate subscription.
There's no one-click migration tool, but most common Make scenarios can be rebuilt in Zoho Flow quickly using the drag-and-drop builder and pre-built templates. You can run both platforms in parallel during the transition. For migration support, reach out to support@zohoflow.com.