The Problem
Why teams leave Make (Integromat)
Operation-based pricing is hard to predict
Complex scenarios consume operations exponentially
Data transfer limits on lower tiers
Scenario execution time limits
Debugging complex workflows is difficult
No native error alerting on lower plans
What We Build Instead
Your custom automation tool
Visual workflow builder with unlimited operations
Complex data transformations without operation counting
Real-time webhooks and event-driven execution
Built-in error handling, logging, and alerting
Custom connectors for any API
Runs continuously on your infrastructure
The Math
Make (Integromat) vs. custom build
Based on 10 seats at $29/seat/month, with ~10% annual SaaS price increases.
Keep paying Make (Integromat)
Build with 86 SaaS
3-year savings with 10 seats
-$24,766
-216% less than Make (Integromat)
Pricing Breakdown
Make (Integromat) tier pricing vs. one-time custom build
Compare what you pay per seat across Make (Integromat)'s tiers against a single investment in software you own forever.
| Tier | Monthly/Seat | Annual/Seat | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | 1,000 operations/month, 2 scenarios, 5-minute intervals, Basic apps |
| Core | $9/mo | $9/mo | 10,000 operations/month, Unlimited scenarios, 1-minute intervals, All apps |
| Pro | $16/mo | $16/mo | 100,000 operations/month, Custom functions, Webhooks, Error handler |
| Teams | $29/mo | $29/mo | Shared workspaces, Team collaboration, Priority support, Unlimited active scenarios |
| Custom Build by 86 SaaS | $15,000–$35,000 one-time | $0/seat | Unlimited users, full ownership, no recurring fees |
Migration Timeline
From Make (Integromat) to ownership — week by week
A structured migration plan to move off Make (Integromat) in 4-8 weeks with zero downtime.
Discovery & Audit
1 weekMap Make scenarios, data transformations, routers, and webhook configurations. Analyze operation consumption.
Architecture & Design
1 weekDesign visual workflow builder with unlimited operations, real-time execution, and error handling.
Core Development
2-4 weeksBuild visual workflow builder, data transformation engine, webhooks, error handling, and logging.
Data Migration & Testing
1 weekRecreate Make scenarios as custom workflows, test data transformations, validate webhook triggers.
Deployment & Training
1 weekDeploy workflow engine, run parallel with Make for validation, train team on workflow building.
Total build time
4-8 weeks
Feature Comparison
What you keep, what you skip, and why
A transparent comparison of Make (Integromat) features vs. your custom-built alternative.
| Feature | Make (Integromat) | Custom Build | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Workflow Builder | |||
| Data Transformations | Unlimited — no operation counting | ||
| Webhooks & Triggers | |||
| Error Handling | |||
| Routers & Branching | |||
| API Integrations | |||
| Unlimited Operations | No operation quotas — run as much as you need | ||
| Logging & Monitoring | |||
| Custom Functions | |||
| Real-Time Execution | Instant — no interval-based polling | ||
| Scenario Templates | Replaced by custom workflow templates for your use cases | ||
| Data Ownership | Your infrastructure, predictable costs |
Your custom build focuses on the features your team actually uses — typically 15-20% of what Make (Integromat) offers — built exactly for your workflow.
How It Works
From Make (Integromat) to ownership in 4-8 weeks
Free Audit
We analyze your Make (Integromat) usage and identify exactly which features your team actually uses.
Scope & Build
We build your custom automation tool with only the features you need. 4-8 weeks.
Deploy & Migrate
We deploy to your infrastructure, migrate your data from Make (Integromat), and train your team.
You Own It
Full source code, documentation, and optional maintenance retainer. No vendor lock-in. Ever.