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Make Pricing: How Many Automation Credits Do You Actually Need?

Make bills primarily by credits consumed by module actions. AI features can use additional credits, so workflow architecture matters as much as the plan price.

LivePricing last verified: Aug 27, 2026Source: Official vendor pricing

Plans and pricing

Free

US$0/month

Up to 1,000 credits monthly, 15-minute minimum scheduling and access to the visual workflow builder.

Best for

Learning Make and low-frequency personal automations.

Not for

Business-critical workflows or frequent polling.

Core

US$12/month at 10,000 credits

Unlimited active scenarios, minute-level scheduling and API access.

Best for

Small businesses with predictable automation volume.

Not for

High-volume or performance-sensitive operations.

Pro / Teams

Pro US$21/month; Teams US$38/month at 10,000 credits

Priority execution, advanced variables, logs and team controls.

Best for

Complex production automation and collaborative operations.

Not for

Simple single-user scenarios that fit Core.

Verified from Make's official pricing page on 2026-07-28. Prices shown use the 10,000-credit monthly tier; extra credits cost more and unused credits expire.

How to stop overpaying for Make

Reduce polling, filter early, avoid unnecessary iterators and log credits per completed business outcome. Upgrade when regular usage exceeds the plan—not after repeated 25% premium top-ups.

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Who is overpaying for Make?

  • Workflows polling frequently when webhooks are available
  • Scenarios processing records before filtering
  • Teams repeatedly buying premium extra credits instead of moving tiers

Official pricing sources

Frequently asked questions

What counts as a Make credit?

Most module actions consume one credit, while some advanced and AI functions can consume more.

Do unused Make credits roll over?

Unused plan credits expire at the end of the billing term.

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