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Microsoft Power Automate vs Make
A detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Microsoft Power Automate
Business process workflow automation powered by low-code and AI
From $15/mo
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Make
Visual no-code automation platform with AI agents and 3,000+ app integrations
Free / $9/mo
Feature Comparison
Core Builder
Feature
Microsoft Power Automate
Make
Visual Workflow Builder
Drag-and-drop interface for building automations
Drag-and-drop scenario builder
Code/Script Execution
Execute custom code (JavaScript, Python, etc.)
JavaScript in code modules
Conditional Logic/Branching
If/else conditions and routing logic
Routers for branching logic
Loops & Iterators
Process arrays and repeat actions
Iterators and Aggregators
Data & Storage
Feature
Microsoft Power Automate
Make
Built-in Data Storage
Store and retrieve data within the platform
Built-in Data Stores feature
Variables & Data Mapping
Map and transform data between steps
Full data mapping capabilities
Triggers & Scheduling
Feature
Microsoft Power Automate
Make
Webhook Triggers
Start automations via HTTP webhooks
Webhook triggers available
Scheduled Triggers
Run automations on a schedule (cron)
Scheduled scenario runs
Event-based Triggers
Trigger from app events (new email, form submit)
Event-based app triggers
Integrations
Feature
Microsoft Power Automate
Make
Pre-built App Integrations
Ready-to-use connectors for popular apps
1500+ app integrations
Custom HTTP/API Requests
Connect to any API endpoint
HTTP module for any API
Database Integrations
Connect to SQL, NoSQL databases
SQL and NoSQL connectors
Advanced Features
Feature
Microsoft Power Automate
Make
Error Handling & Retries
Automatic retries and error recovery
Error handlers and retry logic
Sub-workflows/Reusable Modules
Create reusable automation components
Limited sub-workflow support
Version Control
Track changes and rollback workflows
Blueprint cloning only, no true versioning
AI/LLM Integration
Built-in AI capabilities or LLM nodes
OpenAI, Claude, and AI modules
Deployment
Feature
Microsoft Power Automate
Make
Self-hosting Option
Deploy on your own infrastructure
Cloud-only platform
Cloud Hosted
Fully managed cloud solution
Fully managed cloud
Collaboration
Feature
Microsoft Power Automate
Make
Team Collaboration
Multiple users can work on workflows
Teams feature available
Role-based Access Control
Control permissions by user role
Role permissions in Teams plans
Audit Logs
Track all changes and executions
Available in Teams/Enterprise
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Power Automate
Pros
- Deep native integration with Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Dynamics 365
- Combines cloud workflows, desktop RPA, and AI document processing in a single platform
- Process mining capabilities help identify bottleneck areas before building automations
- Copilot AI assistance lets users describe flows in natural language to generate automation steps
- Over 1,000 pre-built connectors to third-party services reduce setup time
Cons
- Per-user licensing costs add up quickly for large organizations with many automation users
- Desktop RPA flows require a Windows environment and can be complex to maintain
- Heavy dependency on the Microsoft ecosystem means less value for non-Microsoft shops
- AI Builder credit limits may require purchasing additional capacity for high-volume document processing
Make
Pros
- Visual drag-and-drop builder makes complex multi-step workflows easy to understand and debug
- Massive library of 3,000+ verified app integrations covering virtually every SaaS tool category
- Generous free tier with no time limit allows users to start automating without financial commitment
- Built-in AI agent capabilities and 350+ AI app integrations reduce need for separate AI orchestration tools
- Supports custom JavaScript and Python code execution for advanced logic when no-code isn't enough
Cons
- Credit-based pricing can become expensive at scale as each module action consumes credits
- Complex automations with many steps consume credits quickly, making costs harder to predict
- The visual builder, while accessible, has a learning curve for building advanced conditional logic and error handling
- Feature differentiation between Core and Pro tiers is not immediately clear from the pricing page
Our Verdict
Based on features, Make offers more capabilities with 18 out of 21 features. It's particularly great for non-technical teams needing to automate multi-app workflows with visual design
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