Open Source Alternatives

Open Source Workflow Automation Alternatives to Make (formerly Integromat)

Visual workflow automation platform for connecting apps and services.

1 drop-in replacement3 building blocks

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Updated Jun 2026

What you gain

✓No per-operation pricing starting at $9/mo for 10,000 operations
✓Full control over automation logic without Make's execution limits
✓No scenario complexity limits tied to pricing tiers
✓Self-hosted automation with no operation volume caps

What you give up

△No visual scenario builder with drag-and-drop module connections
△No Make's data mapping with nested JSON path selection
△No built-in error handling routes with resume and retry
△No 1,800+ prebuilt app integrations with managed authentication

Switching Cost

Make's lock-in is the visual scenario builder and data mapping. Your automation logic translates conceptually to any workflow tool, but Make's visual design and nested data mapping are unique. Scenarios don't export in a format other tools can import. Teams with simple automations can rebuild in a few days. Teams with complex multi-branch scenarios, error handling routes, and data store dependencies should budget 1-2 weeks. The hidden cost is the learning curve: Make's visual approach lets non-developers build complex automations, and switching to a code-based tool may require developer involvement for workflows that business users maintained themselves.

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Drop-in Replacements

Ranked by feature coverage

n8n

7782% coverage

Fair-code workflow automation with native AI capabilities

N8n is the open source alternative to Zapier. It gives you a visual workflow builder where you drag nodes, connect them, and watch data flow through.

194.3k ★+612/wkTypeScriptSustainable Use License

Building Blocks

Make (formerly Integromat) is a platform. It bundles multiple capabilities into one subscription. These tools each cover one piece. Teams often assemble 2–3 of them instead of paying for the full suite.

Windmill

73covers: workflow automation50%

Developer platform to turn scripts into workflows and UIs

dagu

64covers: self-hosted workflows35%

Lightweight workflow engine built in a single binary with Web UI. It runs any job, scripts, containers, k8s jobs, SSH commands, or AI-agent harnesses behind MCP. Define workflows in a declarative YAML format. Linux, macOS, and Windows. Use your favorite AI agents to manage your workflows.