Latenode vs Make: An Honest Comparison for 2026
Make (formerly Integromat) is the automation platform most people discover second — after Zapier, before they start looking at what else is out there. With 3,000+ integrations, a polished visual builder, and backing from Celonis (valued at $11B), it's earned a reputation as the power-user's choice for no-code automation.
Latenode, founded in 2022, takes a fundamentally different approach: charge by execution time rather than per operation, bundle 400+ AI models into the platform, and give developers full JavaScript with NPM packages inside a visual builder. This comparison draws on published pricing, documented features, and real user reviews from G2, Capterra, Trustpilot, Product Hunt, and Reddit.
At a Glance
| Latenode | Make | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2022 (public launch 2024) | 2012 (as Integromat; rebranded 2022) |
| Headquarters | Delaware, USA / Paphos, Cyprus | Prague, Czech Republic |
| Backing | Bootstrapped; backed by Microsoft for Startups, DigitalOcean, Cloudflare | Acquired by Celonis (2020); ~$40–61M revenue |
| Approach | Low-code, AI-first, developer-friendly | No-code/low-code, visual-first |
| Pricing Model | Execution time (credits = CPU seconds) | Per operation (each module action = 1 credit) |
| Starting Price | Free / $5/mo | Free / $9/mo |
| Native Integrations | 1000+ | 3,000+ |
| AI Models Built-in | 400+ (OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, etc.) via Plug-n-Play tokens | AI Toolkit, AI Agents (beta), 350+ AI app integrations |
| Code Support | Full JavaScript with NPM packages | Make Code App (JS or Python) — costs 2 credits/sec |
| Visual Builder | Drag-and-drop canvas | Drag-and-drop canvas (circular/radial layout) |
| Self-hosting | Available (referenced in docs/community) | No (on-prem agent for enterprise only) |
| MCP Support | Blog content on MCP integration; no native server | Native Make MCP Server for AI systems |
| Headless Browser | Built-in (Puppeteer) | Not built-in; third-party required |
| Built-in Database | Yes | No (Data Stores — key-value only) |
| White Label | Yes — embed integrations into your SaaS | Not available |
| Trustpilot Rating | 4.6/5 (48 reviews) | 2.9/5 (145 reviews) |
| Capterra Rating | 4.9/5 (68 reviews) | 4.8/5 (406 reviews) |
| G2 Rating | 4.7/5 (45 reviews) | 4.7/5 (400+ reviews) |
Pricing: How Each Platform Bills You
Pricing is where the Latenode vs Make comparison gets most interesting — and most misunderstood. The two platforms use fundamentally different billing models, and the difference matters enormously as your automation scales.
How Make Charges
Make bills per operation — every time a module (node) in your scenario fires, that's one operation. A 4-module scenario running once consumes 4 operations. Run it 1,000 times and you've used 4,000 operations.
| Plan | 10K ops | 40K ops | 150K ops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | — | — | — |
| Core | $9 | $29.70 | $82.50 |
| Pro | $16 | $52.80 | $146.25 |
| Teams | $29 | $95.70 | $264.75 |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom |
Annual billing saves ~15%. Code execution costs an additional 2 operations per second of runtime. Data transfer is capped at 5 GB per 10,000 operations.
How Latenode Charges
Latenode uses a time-based credit model: 1 credit = 30 seconds of CPU processing time. During that time, your workflow can run as many nodes as it needs — a 2-step scenario and a 20-step scenario that both complete in 6 seconds each consume the same 0.2 credits.
| Plan | Price | Credits/mo | Executions | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 300 | 300 | 15 min |
| Mini | $5/mo | 1,000 | 1,000 | 10 min |
| Start | $19/mo | 5,000 | 25,000 | 1 min |
| Team | $59/mo | 25,000 | 250,000 | 1 min |
| Custom | From $299/mo | Custom | Custom | 30 sec |
Yearly discount: up to 20%. Plug-n-Play AI tokens cost $1 each (covers API usage for built-in AI models without requiring your own API keys).
Real-World Cost Comparison
Scenario A: Simple 3-step, 500 runs/mo
Make: 500 × 3 = 1,500 ops → $9/mo
Latenode: 500 executions → $5/mo
Scenario B: 4-node, 25,000 runs/mo
Make: 100K ops → $82–$146/mo
Latenode: Start plan → $19/mo
4x–7.5x cheaper on Latenode
Scenario C: 4-node, 250,000 runs/mo
Make: 1M ops → $880–$1,647/mo
Latenode: Team plan → $59/mo
15x–28x cheaper on Latenode
The gap widens as workflows grow more complex. A 10-node workflow multiplies Make's costs by 10, while Latenode's costs change only if execution time increases.
Hidden Costs to Watch
| Cost Factor | Latenode | Make |
|---|---|---|
| AI model usage | PnP tokens at $1 each (covers vendor cost) | Bring your own API key, or use Make AI Provider (separate pricing) |
| Code execution | Included in CPU credits | 2 credits per second of code runtime |
| Data transfer | Unlimited (Mini+) | 5 GB per 10,000 operations |
| File size limit | Not prominently limited | 5 MB (Free) to 1 GB (Enterprise) |
Features Compared
Workflow Builder
Both platforms use visual drag-and-drop canvases, but the design philosophy differs.
Make
Make uses a circular/radial layout where modules connect in a horizontal chain — it's distinctive and intuitive once you learn the “bundle” system for passing data between modules. Make's builder is more polished for non-technical users.
Latenode
Latenode uses a more conventional node-graph canvas similar to n8n, with direct data-passing between nodes. It offers more raw flexibility, especially when mixing visual nodes with code blocks.
Code Capabilities
| Latenode | Make | |
|---|---|---|
| Languages | JavaScript (with full NPM) | JavaScript, Python (Make Code App) |
| Execution surcharge | None — included in CPU credits | 2 credits per second of code runtime |
| NPM packages | Yes | No |
| AI code assistant | Yes (AI Code Copilot) | Not available |
Latenode gives developers a full JavaScript/Node.js environment with NPM package support, no execution-time surcharges, and AI assistance for code generation. This is its core technical differentiator. Make offers a Code App (JavaScript or Python) but charges 2 credits per second of code execution time — which can add up significantly for data-heavy transformations.
AI Capabilities
Make
Make is expanding rapidly with AI Agents (beta), an AI Toolkit for content extraction, web search, and summarization, 350+ AI app integrations (requires your own API keys), and a native MCP Server that allows external AI systems to trigger and manage Make scenarios directly.
Latenode
Latenode leads in built-in AI with 400+ AI models accessible via Plug-n-Play tokens — no API key management. Includes an AI Code Copilot that generates JavaScript code within workflows, an AI Agent node for building autonomous agents, and AI Knowledge Storage for RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) document Q&A.
Advanced Features
| Feature | Latenode | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Headless browser | Built-in (Puppeteer) | Not available natively |
| Built-in database | Yes — store and query structured data | Data Stores (basic key-value storage) |
| Version control | Restore previous workflow versions (Mini+) | No built-in version control |
| Sub-scenarios | "Scenario as a Node" (Team+ plans) | Sub-scenarios on all plans |
| Parallel execution | 1 (Free) to 150 (Enterprise) | Available on all plans |
| Custom apps | Team plan and above | Enterprise only |
| White label | Full white-label embedding for SaaS | Not available |
Unique to Each Platform
Only Latenode has:
- Headless browser automation (Puppeteer) — web scraping without third-party tools
- Built-in database — store and query structured data within the platform
- White-label option — embed 1,000+ integrations into your own SaaS
- Version control — restore previous workflow versions (Mini+)
- 400+ AI models via Plug-n-Play tokens — no API key management
- AI Agent node — build autonomous AI agents within automations
- AI Knowledge Storage — RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) for document Q&A
- Execution-time billing — steps within a workflow are unlimited
Only Make has:
- 3,000+ native app integrations (vs 1000+ on Latenode)
- Native MCP Server — allows external AI systems to trigger and manage scenarios directly
- Make Academy and comprehensive training resources
- Mature enterprise governance — SSO, audit logs, on-prem agent, domain claim
- Unlimited users on all paid plans
- Analytics dashboard for monitoring
- 14-year track record with Celonis backing
Integration Ecosystem
This is Make's clearest advantage: 3,000+ native app integrations vs Latenode's 1000+. If you need out-of-the-box connections to niche SaaS tools, CRMs, ERPs, or marketing platforms, Make is more likely to have a pre-built module.
Latenode counters with its HTTP/webhook nodes and full JavaScript environment — you can connect to any API manually, and the AI Code Copilot can generate the connector code for you. But this requires more effort than selecting a pre-built Make module.
For popular apps (Google Workspace, Slack, HubSpot, Shopify, Stripe, Notion, GitHub, Jira, Asana, Mailchimp), both platforms have you covered. For niche or enterprise apps (SAP, Workday, legacy CRMs), Make is more likely to have a ready-made module.
Latenode is adding approximately 10 new integrations per week and growing fast. For apps without a native connector, users can use the JavaScript code node to connect to any REST API.
What Real Users Say
Latenode Reviews
“At last — Automation that Won't Break the Bank or My Brain. As a seasoned Make user (and a die-hard JavaScript developer that's spent several years immersed in AI workflows), I took this leap reluctantly. But boy — Latenode really performs. I initially set out looking for something that was less expensive than Make, anticipating that it would mean sacrifices in features or flexibility. What I got was better. After weeks of field use, I've officially abandoned Make and never glanced back. Latenode is not merely a less expensive alternative — it's a better one.”
Electronic Parts Outlet — Trustpilot, April 2025
“I just moved from Make and I feel so excited about the possibilities on this platform. I particularly like that, unlike Make, they charge per execution of a scenario instead of module/node. Then there's also the JS code node — that is a winner for me.”
Rentaplace — Trustpilot, June 2025
“Much better than Make. It has better logic handling of nodes and loops, AI steps, and Javascript code running nodes that are really game changers. Plus, its price is better.”
Trustpilot Reviewer — Trustpilot, January 2025
“I was a heavy Make.com user, until I met Latenode! I love how we can always use the javascript module to create our customized modules. And also how you don't have to be a pro at coding, because of the AI tools. The support is also very fast.”
Livia F. — Capterra
“I wish I migrated sooner. The best parts of using LateNode are the user interface and the code editor. They make creating automations so much faster and less frustrating. Building an automation in LateNode with the help of the code editor took less than half the time and was far less frustrating than building a similar one with Make and n8n.”
Charles S., Founder — Capterra
“Latenode has truly become my ideal low-code x AI automation platform. I've used tools like Zapier and Make before, but Latenode's intuitive drag-and-drop UI, smart AI Copilot, and the flexibility to write custom code when needed are absolutely outstanding.”
Kikuo Tsutsumi — Product Hunt
Common criticism of Latenode:
“LateNode doesn't let you make raw API calls without being forced into block-style 'toy' selectors... its rigid block-style expression system and limited JavaScript node capabilities made it unnecessarily difficult to handle dynamic data, especially for assembling large AI prompts from modular components.”
Charles Sunday — Product Hunt
“The documentation and training videos are not on the same level as the competition. Make for example has a great training program to really help a beginner to get started.”
Germaine H. — Capterra
“It lacks integrations when compared to Zapier or Make.”
Felipe M. — Capterra
Make Reviews
“It's been 5 years since I started working with automation tools and Make is just a game changer. The flexibility and customization the platform provides are insane and allows to do literally ANYTHING.”
Trustpilot Reviewer — Trustpilot
“The Make.com platform is very powerful. While it is a bit complicated at first (necessarily so to have all the functionality they have), with the help of a good LLM, I have learned how to use the workflows to do amazing things. When I got stuck, their support team was AWESOME.”
Trustpilot Reviewer — Trustpilot, September 2025
“You deserve 5 out of 5 because it's been pretty smooth for building workflows. Once you get the hang of interface, everything feels flexible. Their CS is responsive too, which helps a lot when you're stuck.”
Trustpilot Reviewer — Trustpilot, November 2025
“Best automation experience. Have tried some other automation platforms but they either didn't serve the purpose or were too expensive. Make serves the best of both worlds.”
Trustpilot Reviewer — Trustpilot
“The user interface is very intuitive and easy to work in. The task management and control in flows is flexible, allowing sophisticated automation to be created.”
Capterra Reviewer — Capterra
Common criticism of Make:
“I wish I could give a 0. What a bloated and unintuitive tool, even for technical people. Case sensitivity, code gets messed up, spent 12h trying to connect one scenario, iterator and HTTP. Please stay away.”
Trustpilot Reviewer — Trustpilot, November 2025
“I gave MAKE.com a fair chance but there is no real transparency in the debugging and error process. Messages are too vague and generic to be helpful. Having to spend hours debugging Make's date time functions to try and play nicely with Google Sheets is a true nightmare.”
Trustpilot Reviewer — Trustpilot, July 2025
“While this is a powerful platform, they really make it hard for you to unsubscribe. I thought I had unsubscribed at one point but I apparently didn't jump through the 'are you absolutely, completely, for real, positively sure' hoops... This is simply so dishonest and bad business practice.”
Trustpilot Reviewer — Trustpilot, September 2025
“I spent days building a complex automation on Make.com using modules that were available during their free premium trial. At no point was I told that these modules would become unavailable once the trial ended. Now I am blocked and told I need to pay... This is a very poor and misleading user experience.”
Trustpilot Reviewer — Trustpilot, July 2025
“Very nice tool with a lot of integrations — a real time saver. But it's unfortunate that support is not replying. I had an issue when the system lagged and charged me 5x the credits instead of 1x. I ended up paying five times the amount, and support has never responded (it's already been 2 months).”
Trustpilot Reviewer — Trustpilot, October 2025
Strengths & Weaknesses
Latenode
Strengths
- 4x–28x cheaper for multi-node, high-volume workflows
- Full JavaScript/Node.js environment with NPM packages, no per-second surcharge
- 400+ AI models via Plug-n-Play tokens — no API key management
- Built-in headless browser (Puppeteer) for web scraping
- Built-in queryable database
- White-label option to embed automation into your SaaS
- Fast, personal customer support (often under an hour)
Weaknesses
- Fewer native integrations (~600 vs 3,000+)
- Documentation and training resources still catching up
- Smaller community and fewer templates
- Younger platform (founded 2022), less enterprise track record
- No native MCP Server yet
Make
Strengths
- 3,000+ native app integrations with deep pre-built modules
- Make Academy, comprehensive help center, and extensive third-party tutorials
- Mature enterprise governance — SSO, audit logs, on-prem agent, compliance
- Larger community with more shared templates and agency specialists
- 14-year track record with Celonis backing ($11B valuation)
- Native MCP Server for connecting AI systems directly to scenarios
Weaknesses
- Per-operation pricing scales linearly with workflow complexity
- Cancellation and billing practices widely criticized on Trustpilot
- Debugging and error handling described as "vague and generic"
- Code execution surcharge — 2 credits per second of runtime
- Data transfer capped at 5 GB per 10,000 operations
- Trustpilot rating: 2.9/5 (145 reviews)
The Pricing Model That Changes Everything
The most common reason users cite for switching from Make to Latenode is pricing. Make's per-operation model means a 10-step scenario costs 10x more per run than a single-step one. Users who start on the free tier often hit limits quickly and face unexpected jumps in cost.
Latenode's time-based execution model delivers 4x–28x savings on complex, high-volume workflows. Adding complexity to your workflows doesn't multiply costs — this is the single biggest differentiator for teams running thousands of automations monthly.
Combined with full JavaScript/NPM support (no per-second surcharge), 400+ built-in AI models, and a headless browser for web scraping, Latenode delivers more automation capability per dollar than any comparable platform.
Start Building FreeWho Should Choose Which?
Choose Latenode if:
- You're running high-volume, multi-step workflows where per-operation pricing from Make would be prohibitively expensive
- You're a developer or technical user who wants full JavaScript/NPM support within a visual builder
- You're building AI-heavy workflows and want 400+ models accessible without managing individual API keys
- You need web scraping or headless browser automation built into your workflow platform
- You're a SaaS founder who wants to embed automation capabilities into your product via white label
- You're an agency owner where profit margins depend on keeping automation costs low
- Cost efficiency is a primary decision factor — you want the most automation per dollar
Choose Make if:
- You need pre-built connections to 3,000+ apps and don't want to build custom integrations
- Your team is primarily non-technical and needs polished documentation, training academy, and community resources
- You require enterprise governance — SSO, audit logs, compliance support, on-prem agent access to local networks
- You're building automations that involve many different SaaS tools where having native modules saves significant time
- You want native MCP Server support for connecting AI agents directly to your automation scenarios
- Platform maturity and stability are top priorities — you need a 14-year track record with Celonis backing
The Bottom Line
Make and Latenode serve genuinely different audiences. Make is the mature, enterprise-ready platform with unmatched integration breadth, polished documentation, and a 14-year track record — it's the safe choice for organizations that prioritize stability, governance, and out-of-the-box connectivity to thousands of apps. If your team is primarily non-technical, needs SSO and audit logs, or relies on niche SaaS integrations, Make is hard to beat.
Latenode is the platform for builders who want more for less. Its time-based pricing model delivers 4x–28x savings on complex, high-volume workflows. Its full JavaScript environment, built-in headless browser, native database, and 400+ AI models via Plug-n-Play tokens make it a genuine development platform wrapped in a visual builder. For developers, agencies, AI-focused teams, and anyone who's watched their Make bill grow linearly with workflow complexity, Latenode offers a fundamentally better deal.
The honest recommendation: if you need breadth and maturity, choose Make. If you need depth, flexibility, and cost efficiency — especially for AI and code-heavy workflows — choose Latenode. Many power users find value in testing both with their actual workflows, since the free tiers on both platforms make direct comparison easy.
Full Feature Comparison Table
| Feature | Latenode | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Execution time (credits = CPU seconds) | Per operation (each module action = 1 op) |
| Free plan | 300 credits, 300 executions | 1,000 ops/mo, 2 active scenarios |
| Starting paid plan | $5/mo (1,000 executions) | $9/mo (10,000 operations) |
| Mid-tier plan | $19/mo (25,000 executions) | $16–$82.50/mo (10K–150K ops) |
| Team plan | $59/mo (250,000 executions) | $29–$264.75/mo (10K–150K ops) |
| Visual builder | Drag-and-drop canvas | Drag-and-drop canvas (circular/radial) |
| JavaScript support | Full JS + NPM packages | Make Code App (2 credits/sec surcharge) |
| Python support | No | Yes (Make Code App) |
| Code execution cost | Included in CPU credits | 2 credits per second of runtime |
| AI models included | 400+ (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, etc.) | AI Toolkit + 350+ AI app integrations (BYOK) |
| AI code assistant | Yes (AI Code Copilot) | Not available |
| AI Agents | Yes (AI Agent node) | Yes (beta) |
| MCP Server | No native server | Yes (native MCP Server) |
| Native integrations | 1000+ | 3,000+ |
| Headless browser | Yes (Puppeteer) | No |
| Built-in database | Yes (queryable) | Data Stores (key-value only) |
| White-label/embed | Yes | No |
| Version control | Yes (Mini+) | No |
| Sub-scenarios | Team+ plans | All plans |
| Parallel execution | 1–150 (by plan) | Available on all plans |
| Custom apps | Team+ | Enterprise only |
| Team collaboration | 5 teammates (Team), unlimited (Custom) | Unlimited users on all paid plans |
| SSO/SAML | Not specified | Enterprise |
| Audit logs | Not specified | Enterprise |
| On-prem agent | Self-hosting available | Enterprise only |
| Data transfer | Unlimited (Mini+) | 5 GB per 10,000 operations |
| Trigger interval | 15 min (Free) to 30 sec (Custom) | 15 min (Free) to 1 min (Core+) |
| Trustpilot rating | 4.6/5 (48 reviews) | 2.9/5 (145 reviews) |
| Capterra rating | 4.9/5 (68 reviews) | 4.8/5 (406 reviews) |
| G2 rating | 4.7/5 (45 reviews) | 4.7/5 (400+ reviews) |
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Start Building FreeLast updated: February 2026. Pricing and features verified against official websites. latenode.com/pricing and make.com/en/pricing. All user quotes link directly to their source review pages.