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Make vs Power Automate
Make for multi-platform automations with a superior interface; Power Automate for the Microsoft ecosystem.
Pros and Cons
Make
Strengths
- Best visual interface on the market
- Flexibility with any platform and API
- Transparent and accessible pricing
- Excellent for cross-platform workflows
- Easy JSON and array data handling
Limitations
- No deep Microsoft 365 integration
- No desktop RPA capabilities
- Fewer enterprise governance tools
Power Automate
Strengths
- Native Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 integration
- Desktop RPA for legacy Windows applications
- AI Builder included for OCR and classification
- Enterprise governance with DLP policies
- Often included in Microsoft 365 licenses
Limitations
- Less intuitive interface than Make
- Vendor lock-in with the Microsoft ecosystem
- Complex pricing with multiple tiers
Which to choose?
Make for automations spanning different platforms. Power Automate for all-Microsoft businesses that also need desktop RPA.
Our verdict
For SMEs, the practical choice is clear: if you're a Microsoft-centric business with desktop applications to automate (management software, legacy invoicing), Power Automate is the natural choice. If you use a mix of tools (Google, Salesforce, various web tools), Make offers a superior interface and greater flexibility at a competitive price.
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