Microsoft Power Automate vs Make
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best RPA Software (2026) and The 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives) (2026). Last verified July 18, 2026.
The short answer
Make ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #2) for Automation CoE leads, IT operations, and business process teams automating high-volume, rules-based work across finance, HR, and back-office systems / Operators automating workflows across SaaS. The best for visual builders who need to create complex, non-linear automations with advanced logic.
At a glance
| Microsoft Power Automate | Make | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / The 11 Best RPA Software (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives) (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Best for | Best value for Microsoft 365 shops | Complex visual workflow building |
| Pricing | $$ (From ~$15/user/mo, add-ons for unattended) | $$ ($9 to $299+/mo) |
| HQ | Redmond, USA | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Founded | 2016 | 2012 |
Microsoft Power Automate
Lowest-friction RPA inside Microsoft 365.
www.microsoft.com/power-platform/products/power-automateMake
The best for visual builders who need to create complex, non-linear automations with advanced logic.
www.make.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives) (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.