Makevs
ZapierMake vs Zapier for nonprofits
Choose Make if…
Organisations wanting powerful automations at a low cost
Not ideal for: Staff wanting the simplest possible set-up
Choose Zapier if…
Non-technical staff connecting forms, spreadsheets, email and CRMs
Not ideal for: High-volume workflows where task-based pricing becomes costly
| Make | Zapier | |
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| Our rating | ●●●●○ | ●●●●● |
| Price | Free plan · paid from US$9/month (Make plan, 5,000 credits) | Free plan · paid from US$19.99/month (Professional, billed annually) |
| Nonprofit offer | The Make NGO programme gives selected registered nonprofits a free 12-month Pro plan with 40,000 operations per month, renewable by reapplying each year. | 15% off any paid plan (excluding pay-per-task charges) for verified non-profits; documents needed vary by country. |
| Type | Specialist | Specialist |
| Suits | Volunteer-run, Small, Medium | Volunteer-run, Small, Medium, Large |
| Available in | 🌍 Anywhere | 🌍 Anywhere |
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Our ratings: Make: Capable visual automation with a free year for selected NGOs. Zapier: The default automation tool with the widest app coverage.
General information, not professional advice. Prices and nonprofit offers change and our research is AI-assisted, so confirm with the vendor before you buy. Names and logos belong to their owners. Full disclaimer
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