3 open source alternatives to Make (formerly Integromat)
Visual automation builder. Here are the open source projects real teams use instead — ranked by fit, with honest pros and cons for each.
What people don't love about Make (formerly Integromat)
- Pricing based on operations, not tasks — confusing.
- Learning curve for complex scenarios.
- Not self-hostable.
Current Make (formerly Integromat) pricing (for reference): Free tier; Core from $9/month.
Quick comparison
| Alternative | Best for | License | Self-host | Hosted cloud? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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n8n Node-based automation tool — self-host or cloud. |
Visual scenario builder with similar node-based flows. | Sustainable Use License (source-available, free for self-host) | ★★☆☆☆ | Yes |
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Activepieces Open source Zapier alternative with MIT license. |
Cleaner MIT-licensed alternative with a modern UI. | MIT | ★★☆☆☆ | Yes |
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Huginn Self-hosted "agents" that watch, scrape and act. |
Long-running monitors and scheduled agents. | MIT | ★★★☆☆ | Self-host only |
1. n8n — Visual scenario builder with similar node-based flows.
Node-based automation tool — self-host or cloud.
Strengths
- 400+ integrations out of the box.
- Visual editor plus code nodes for flexibility.
- Active community building templates.
Weaknesses
- License is "fair-code" — not strict OSI open source.
- Cloud pricing scales with active executions.
- Some integrations lag behind Zapier's freshest APIs.
n8n homepage · Source on GitHub · Make (formerly Integromat) vs n8n →
2. Activepieces — Cleaner MIT-licensed alternative with a modern UI.
Open source Zapier alternative with MIT license.
Strengths
- Properly MIT-licensed and open.
- Visual flows with branching and loops.
- TypeScript-based custom pieces.
Weaknesses
- Smaller integration catalogue than Zapier or n8n.
- Newer project — breaking changes occur.
- Cloud pricing tiers still evolving.
Activepieces homepage · Source on GitHub · Make (formerly Integromat) vs Activepieces →
3. Huginn — Long-running monitors and scheduled agents.
Self-hosted "agents" that watch, scrape and act.
Strengths
- Built for IFTTT-style feed monitoring and actions.
- Huge agent library for feeds, weather, email.
- Long-running, stable project.
Weaknesses
- Ruby/Rails stack can feel heavy.
- UI is functional, not polished.
- Not beginner-friendly.
Huginn homepage · Source on GitHub · Make (formerly Integromat) vs Huginn →
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