Make alternatives
12 tools that can replace Make for at least part of the work, closest first. Each row names the reason it made the list.
Make: Visual automation scenarios with branching and AI steps, cheaper than Zapier on complex chains. Paid plans from $9/mo. Free plan available.
| Tool | Why it fits | Entry price | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini in Google Sheets | 3 shared tasks | $14/mo | Make vs Gemini in Google Sheets |
| Zapier | 2 shared tasks, same category | $19.99/mo | Make vs Zapier |
| n8n | 2 shared tasks, same category | Free | Make vs n8n |
| ChatGPT | 2 shared tasks | $20/mo | Make vs ChatGPT |
| Claude | 2 shared tasks | $20/mo | Make vs Claude |
| Zendesk AI | 1 shared task, same category | $55/mo | Make vs Zendesk AI |
| Gemini in Google Drive | 1 shared task | $14/mo | |
| Copilot in Excel | 1 shared task | $20/mo | |
| Airtable AI | 1 shared task | $20/mo | |
| Numerous.ai | 1 shared task | Free | |
| SheetAI | 1 shared task | Free | |
| Humata | 1 shared task, cheaper entry plan | $1.99/mo |
Gemini in Google Sheets
Gemini side panel in Sheets: formulas, summaries and anomaly checks with no copying of data into a chat. Paid plans from $14/mo.
Tasks both handle: Categorize a bank statement by cash flow line, Analyze customer reviews by topic, Keep a contract register and track deadlines
Zapier
No-code app connections with an AI step inside: an email arrives, data is extracted, a row lands in a sheet. Paid plans from $19.99/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Categorize a bank statement by cash flow line, Analyze customer reviews by topic
n8n
Automation with AI agents that you can host on your own server with no per-operation fees. Paid plans on request. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Categorize a bank statement by cash flow line, Analyze customer reviews by topic
ChatGPT
All-purpose chat assistant with web search, file and spreadsheet analysis, voice and custom GPTs. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Categorize a bank statement by cash flow line, Analyze customer reviews by topic
Claude
Assistant for long documents, contracts and careful writing, with a Project for each matter. Paid plans from $20/mo. Free plan available.
Tasks both handle: Categorize a bank statement by cash flow line, Analyze customer reviews by topic
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