ActivePieces vs Make

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives) (2026). Last verified June 3, 2026.

The short answer

Make ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #10) for Operators automating workflows across SaaS. The best for visual builders who need to create complex, non-linear automations with advanced logic.

At a glance

ActivePiecesMake
Top 11 rank#10 / The 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives) (2026)#1 / The 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives) (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)7.29.2
Best forModern open-source automationComplex visual workflow building
Pricing$ ($0 to $500+/mo)$$ ($9 to $299+/mo)
HQWilmington, USAPrague, Czech Republic
Founded20222012

ActivePieces

A user-friendly and modern open-source alternative for self-hosted or cloud automation.

www.activepieces.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives) (2026)

Make

The best for visual builders who need to create complex, non-linear automations with advanced logic.

www.make.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives) (2026)

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