Make vs. Activepieces
Make or Activepieces? We compare the no-code cloud platform with the open-source self-hosting alternative — usability, data control, integrations and price put to the test.
Make
Make (ehemals Integromat) verbindet 3.000+ Apps in visuellen Workflows ohne Code – inklusive KI-Schritten. Großzügige kostenlose Stufe.
Activepieces
Activepieces ist eine quelloffene Automatisierungsplattform mit KI-Bausteinen – kostenlos selbst hostbar und damit eine Open-Source-Alternative zu Zapier.
Criteria Comparison
Each criterion was evaluated in our standard test with identical tasks.
Price development, measured
We measure both entry prices daily. This is what has actually happened since we started tracking them.
| Tool | At start | Today | Change | Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make | $9 | $9 | unchanged | |
| Activepieces | $5 | $16 | ▲ 220 % |
Measured since 15 July 2026 · AI tool price index →
Our Verdict
"Make leads on no-code comfort, integration breadth and a fast start, Activepieces on data sovereignty and free self-hosting."
Choose Make if you want to get started without running a server and build branched scenarios via drag-and-drop — with 3,000+ integrations, a visual canvas and affordable per-operation billing. The best choice for no-code users and teams who want to be productive fast.
Choose Activepieces if you want to self-host an open-source platform for free and keep full data control — with a visual builder, AI building blocks and an extensible "Pieces" framework. Ideal for technical, privacy-conscious teams who value independence from closed SaaS.