Make vs Slack

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

Bottom line: Slack is both cheaper and competitive - a strong pick for most teams.

Make

Visual automation platform with more power and lower cost than Zapier

4.6 / 5From $9/mo
Slack

Industry-standard team messaging and collaboration platform

4.5 / 5From $7/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanMakeSlack
FreeYesYes
Starter$9/mo$7/mo
Pro$16/mo$12/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Slack is cheaper at the Starter tier ($7/mo vs $9/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeatureMakeSlack
Visual scenario builderYes-
1,000+ app integrationsYes-
Advanced data manipulationYes-
WebhooksYes-
Error handlingYes-
Channels and DMs-Yes
Huddles audio and video-Yes
Workflow Builder-Yes
Search across history-Yes
3rd party app integrations-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Make if you need...

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

Choose Slack if you need...

  • +Industry standard team chat
  • +Massive integration ecosystem
  • +Good search
StartupsEnterpriseDevelopersAgencies

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Make or Slack?

Make scores higher in our review (4.6/5 vs 4.5/5). However, Slack may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is Make cheaper than Slack?

Yes, Slack is cheaper at the Starter tier ($7/mo).

What is the difference between Make and Slack?

Make focuses on visual scenario builder and 1,000+ app integrations, while Slack emphasizes channels and dms and huddles audio and video. Make is best for Developerss, Agenciess, Solopreneurss, Startupss, while Slack suits Startupss, Enterprises, Developerss, Agenciess.

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