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EPISODE · Jun 28, 2026 · 13 MIN

Why Zapier Users Are Switching to Make.com (It's Not What You Think)

from The Value Engine · host Nico Hartwell

You're paying for Zapier Premium but still copying data between spreadsheets? Here's why 2,000+ businesses made the switch to Make.com last quarter. In this episode, Nico Hartwell breaks down exactly why Make.com is quietly stealing Zapier's enterprise customers. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why Make.com's 1,000 free operations beat Zapier's 100-task limit for most businesses • The hidden operation costs that make your "simple" automation eat through credits fast • How Make.com's visual builder actually saves time compared to Zapier's linear approach • Real scenarios where Make.com costs 60% less than equivalent Zapier plans 👤 Perfect for: business owners and automation enthusiasts who want maximum value from their workflow tools without the enterprise price tag. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Why Zapier users are jumping ship [02:15] Make.com's free tier breakdown: what 1,000 operations really gets you [04:45] The operation trap that kills most automation budgets [07:30] Visual workflow builder vs linear setup: speed test results [09:45] Cost comparison: when Make.com saves serious money [11:30] Three automation scenarios to start with today The platform connects over 1,000 apps just like Zapier, but the pricing structure rewards complex workflows instead of punishing them. Plus, you get advanced features like conditional logic and error handling that Zapier locks behind expensive tiers. One warning: Make.com was called Integromat until 2022, so ignore any old tutorials you find. The interface changed completely. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow The Value Engine on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. New episodes drop daily with actionable AI and automation strategies that actually move the needle. 🔍 Topics: automation tools, workflow optimization, business process automation, SaaS alternatives, productivity software More episodes available at The Value Engine --------------- Keywords: automation agency, automation podcast, no code automation, ai cost reduction, ai implementation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're paying for Zapier Premium but still copying data between spreadsheets? Here's why 2,000+ businesses made the switch to Make.com last quarter. In this episode, Nico Hartwell breaks down exactly why Make.com is quietly stealing Zapier's enterprise customers. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why Make.com's 1,000 free operations beat Zapier's 100-task limit for most businesses • The hidden operation costs that make your "simple" automation eat through credits fast • How Make.com's visual builder actually saves time compared to Zapier's linear approach • Real scenarios where Make.com costs 60% less than equivalent Zapier plans 👤 Perfect for: business owners and automation enthusiasts who want maximum value from their workflow tools without the enterprise price tag. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Why Zapier users are jumping ship [02:15] Make.com's free tier breakdown: what 1,000 operations really gets you [04:45] The operation trap that kills most automation budgets [07:30] Visual workflow builder vs linear setup: speed test results [09:45] Cost comparison: when Make.com saves serious money [11:30] Three automation scenarios to start with today The platform connects over 1,000 apps just like Zapier, but the pricing structure rewards complex workflows instead of punishing them. Plus, you get advanced features like conditional logic and error handling that Zapier locks behind expensive tiers. One warning: Make.com was called Integromat until 2022, so ignore any old tutorials you find. The interface changed completely. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow The Value Engine on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. New episodes drop daily with actionable AI and automation strategies that actually move the needle. 🔍 Topics: automation tools, workflow optimization, business process automation, SaaS alternatives, productivity software More episodes available at The Value Engine --------------- Keywords: automation agency, automation podcast, no code automation, ai cost reduction, ai implementation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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