Bardeen
Bardeen Inc.
7.2
Overall Score / 10
Make
Make (formerly Integromat)
7.2
Overall Score / 10
Our Verdict
Choose Bardeen if:
- —People wanting browser-native automation without leaving their tab
- —Sales and recruiting teams automating web research
- —Non-technical users wanting AI to build automations
Choose Make if:
- —Power users who need complex branching logic
- —Budget-conscious teams with high automation volume
- —Developers who appreciate visual programming
The biggest difference: Make is a cloud-based visual automation platform with 1,800+ API integrations. Bardeen runs locally in your browser, automating web UI tasks like scraping LinkedIn or filling forms — workflows Make cannot replicate since it only connects via APIs.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Criteria | Bardeen | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Paid Plan | $99/mo (Starter)Source: Bardeen Inc. pricing page → | $10.59/mo (Core)Source: Make (formerly Integromat) pricing page → |
| Free Tier | Yes 100 credits/month, basic automations only. Paid plans start at $99/month. | Yes 1,000 operations/month, 2 active scenarios |
| Value for Money | 7 | 8 |
| Ease of Use | 8 | 6 |
| Feature Power | 6 | 9 |
| Setup Ease | 9 | 6 |
| Migration Ease | 7 | 5 |
| Transparency | 7 | 7 |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| API Available | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web (Chrome extension) | Web |
| Compliance | GDPR, SOC 2 Type II | SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001 |
Feature Comparison
Feature Comparison Matrix
15 features compared · 15 differences
| Feature | Bardeen | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Aggregators/iterators | None | Full |
| Chrome extension | Full | None |
| Data stores | None | Full |
| Error handling | None | Full |
| Routers and filters | None | Full |
| Visual scenario builder | None | Full |
| Advanced | ||
| AI-powered playbook creation | Full | None |
| Custom functions | None | Full |
| Magic Box (natural language automation) | Full | None |
| Scheduled automations | Full | None |
| Templates library | Full | None |
| Templates marketplace | None | Full |
| Integrations | ||
| HTTP/webhook modules | None | Full |
| Integrations with popular web apps | Full | None |
| Web scraping | None | Full |
Pricing Comparison
Bardeen Pricing
100 credits/month, unlimited non-premium automations
15,000 credits/year, unlimited seats, premium automations
120,000 credits/year, unlimited seats, team management
500,000+ credits/year, dedicated support, custom integrations
Make Pricing
1,000 ops/mo, 2 active scenarios
10,000 ops/mo, unlimited scenarios
10,000 ops/mo, custom functions, priority execution
10,000 ops/mo, team features, high-priority execution
Who Should Choose Which?
Who should choose Bardeen
Best for
- People wanting browser-native automation without leaving their tab
- Sales and recruiting teams automating web research
- Non-technical users wanting AI to build automations
Avoid if
- You need complex multi-step backend automation
- You need enterprise governance and audit trails
- You need automations to run without a browser open
Who should choose Make
Best for
- Power users who need complex branching logic
- Budget-conscious teams with high automation volume
- Developers who appreciate visual programming
Avoid if
- You want the simplest possible setup
- You need the absolute broadest app catalog (Zapier wins)
- Your team has zero technical ability
Switching Guidance
Switching from Bardeen
Common triggers to leave:
- •Need backend automation that runs without browser
- •Need enterprise features
- •Need complex multi-step workflows
Potential blockers:
- •Playbook library built over time
- •Team familiarity with browser automation
- •Web scraping configurations
Switching from Make
Common triggers to leave:
- •Need broader integration catalog
- •Steeper learning curve for team adoption
Potential blockers:
- •Complex scenarios with routers/error handling
- •Data stores
- •Cost savings vs Zapier
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