Help Scout vs Make

Full side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and use cases to help you pick the right tool.

Bottom line: Make is both cheaper and higher-rated - a strong pick for most teams.

Help Scout

Human-first customer support software for SMBs and startups

4.4 / 5From $20/mo
Make

Visual automation platform with more power and lower cost than Zapier

4.6 / 5From $9/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanHelp ScoutMake
FreeNoYes
Starter$20/mo$9/mo
Pro$40/mo$16/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Make is cheaper at the Starter tier ($9/mo vs $20/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeatureHelp ScoutMake
Shared inboxYes-
Docs knowledge baseYes-
Live chat BeaconYes-
Customer data sidebarYes-
Workflows automationYes-
Visual scenario builder-Yes
1,000+ app integrations-Yes
Advanced data manipulation-Yes
Webhooks-Yes
Error handling-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Help Scout if you need...

  • +Feels like email familiar UX
  • +Good per-seat value
  • +Strong customer focus
StartupsSolopreneursAgencies

Choose Make if you need...

  • +More affordable than Zapier
  • +More powerful data transformations
  • +Visual flow editor
DevelopersAgenciesSolopreneursStartups

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Help Scout or Make?

Make scores higher in our review (4.6/5 vs 4.4/5). However, Help Scout may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is Help Scout cheaper than Make?

Yes, Make is cheaper at the Starter tier ($9/mo).

What is the difference between Help Scout and Make?

Help Scout focuses on shared inbox and docs knowledge base, while Make emphasizes visual scenario builder and 1,000+ app integrations. Help Scout is best for Startupss, Solopreneurss, Agenciess, while Make suits Developerss, Agenciess, Solopreneurss, Startupss.

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