Slack vs Make

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.

Slack

Industry-standard team messaging and collaboration platform

4.5 / 5From $7/mo
Make

Visual automation platform with more power and lower cost than Zapier

4.6 / 5From $9/mo

Pricing Comparison

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

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

Feature Matrix

FeatureSlackMake
Channels and DMsYes-
Huddles audio and videoYes-
Workflow BuilderYes-
Search across historyYes-
3rd party app integrationsYes-
Visual scenario builder-Yes
1,000+ app integrations-Yes
Advanced data manipulation-Yes
Webhooks-Yes
Error handling-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Slack if you need...

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

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, Slack or Make?

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 Slack cheaper than Make?

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

What is the difference between Slack and Make?

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

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