Pipedream 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 #11) 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

PipedreamMake
Top 11 rank#11 / The 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives) (2026)#1 / The 11 Best Automation Platforms (Zapier Alternatives) (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)7.19.2
Best forCode-first automation for developersComplex visual workflow building
Pricing$$ ($0 to $749+/mo)$$ ($9 to $299+/mo)
HQSan Francisco, USAPrague, Czech Republic
Founded20192012

Pipedream

A powerful, code-first serverless platform for developers to connect APIs and build workflows.

pipedream.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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