Fair-code workflow automation and AI agent builder, cloud or self-hosted.
Gumloop vs Make
Features, pricing, strengths and trade-offs — and which one fits your situation.
The verdict
Summary
Gumloop is best for aI-heavy workflows and agents for marketing, sales ops and data enrichment, while Make is best for visual, multi-branch automations across thousands of SaaS apps at a moderate cost. Both Gumloop and Make offer a free plan, so you can try each before paying.
Which should you choose?
Choose Gumloop if…
- You need aI-heavy workflows and agents for marketing, sales ops and data enrichment
- You're one of: growth and marketing teams, sales ops teams, operations teams automating research
- AI models are built in without needing separate API keys
Choose Make if…
- You need visual, multi-branch automations across thousands of SaaS apps at a moderate cost
- You're one of: operations teams, automation agencies, small businesses scaling workflows
- Visual canvas makes complex branching logic easy to follow
At a glance
| Gumloop | Make | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | AI-heavy workflows and agents for marketing, sales ops and data enrichment | Visual, multi-branch automations across thousands of SaaS apps at a moderate cost |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | From $37/mo | From $9/mo |
| Learning curve | Medium | Medium |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension, API | Web, iOS, Android, API |
| Ideal for | Growth and marketing teams, Sales ops teams, Operations teams automating research, AI-first startups | Operations teams, Automation agencies, Small businesses scaling workflows, Marketers with multi-step processes |
Feature comparison
| Gumloop | Make | |
|---|---|---|
| Visual workflow builder | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations, approx. | 125+ | 3,000+ |
| AI agents | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosting | No | No |
| Custom code steps | Yes | Yes |
| Webhooks | Yes | Yes |
| Human approval steps | — | — |
| Billed per | Credit | Credit (per module action) |
IncludedLimited / higher plansNot available— Not confirmed
Security & enterprise
| Gumloop | Make | |
|---|---|---|
| Business / enterprise plan | Yes | Yes |
| SSO (SAML / OIDC) | Enterprise plan | Enterprise plan |
| SCIM user provisioning | Enterprise plan | — |
| SOC 2 | Type II | Type II |
| ISO 27001 | — | Yes |
| HIPAA (BAA available) | Eligible plans (BAA) | — |
| GDPR DPA | — | Yes |
| Data residency options | Region of choice (VPC) | US, EU |
| No training on your data | — | — |
| Audit logs | — | Enterprise plan |
| Admin controls | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, VPC | Cloud |
From each vendor's security documentation. "—" = not confirmed. What to ask vendors · Compare all tools
What each tool does
Gumloop
Gumloop is a no-code platform for building AI workflows on a node-based canvas and chat-style AI agents that call tools and run those workflows. Usage is metered in credits, with most native nodes free and AI model calls consuming credits. It is popular with growth, marketing and operations teams automating scraping, enrichment and content tasks.
Key features- Node-based visual workflow builder
- AI agents that call tools and workflows
- Agent Builder that creates agents from a prompt
- Custom nodes generated from plain-language descriptions
- Web scraping and data enrichment nodes
- Webhook, schedule and app triggers
Make
Make is a cloud automation platform where users build scenarios on a visual canvas, connecting modules with routers, filters and iterators. Billing is per credit, with each module action generally counting as one credit and AI or code steps costing more. It is used by operations teams, agencies and small businesses that outgrow simple linear automations.
Key features- Drag-and-drop scenario canvas with routers and iterators
- 3,000+ app integrations
- Make AI Agents available on all plans
- Maia assistant that builds scenarios from chat
- Code app for JavaScript or Python
- Make Grid map of scenarios and dependencies
Pricing
Gumloop
Free plan / 14-day trial; paid from $37/mo
Make
Free plan (1,000 credits/mo); Make plan from $9/mo
Prices last checked September 2026. Plans change often — confirm on each vendor's site.
Pros and cons
Gumloop
Strengths- AI models are built in without needing separate API keys
- Strong scraping and enrichment nodes for sales and marketing data
- Unlimited seats on the Pro plan
- Agents and workflows live in the same product
- Native integration catalogue is small compared with Zapier or Make
- Credit usage can be hard to predict for AI-heavy flows
- Permanent free plan was replaced by a time-limited trial
- No self-hosting option outside Enterprise private infrastructure
Not ideal for: Teams that need thousands of niche app connectors or predictable per-task billing will find Zapier or Make a better fit.
Make
Strengths- Visual canvas makes complex branching logic easy to follow
- Large app library with detailed module options
- Generally cheaper per action than Zapier at similar volumes
- Free plan available for testing
- Free plan limited to two active scenarios and 15-minute intervals
- Data mapping, iterators and aggregators take time to learn
- Cloud only: no self-hosted edition, just an on-prem agent for local network access
- Credit costs for AI and code steps are harder to estimate than plain module actions
Not ideal for: Teams that must keep data on their own servers should look at n8n, and complete beginners may find Zapier quicker to start with.
Integrations
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Make
FAQ
What is the main difference between Gumloop and Make?
Gumloop is built for aI-heavy workflows and agents for marketing, sales ops and data enrichment; Make is built for visual, multi-branch automations across thousands of SaaS apps at a moderate cost.
Is Gumloop or Make cheaper?
Gumloop starts from $37/mo and Make starts from $9/mo (as of September 2026). On entry price, Make is cheaper — but compare what each plan includes, since limits differ. Always confirm current pricing on each vendor's site.
Do Gumloop and Make have free plans?
Both Gumloop and Make offer a free plan, so you can try each before paying.
Which is easier to use, Gumloop or Make?
Both have a medium learning curve.
What are good alternatives to Gumloop and Make?
Other automation tools worth comparing include n8n, Lindy and Relevance AI.
