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Our verdict: strong on counting, check the catalog and team limits

Pabbly Connect's counting rule is its main advantage: only actions on external apps use tasks, while triggers, polling and a long list of internal steps are free. [1] For workflows that filter, format and route a lot before acting, that keeps usage low.

Who it fits: small businesses running predictable multi-step workflows on mainstream apps, especially ones that poll. Who should skip it: teams needing an app outside its catalog, multiple users on a monthly plan, or contractual service guarantees.

How tasks are counted

Pabbly's own example: sending a Facebook Lead Ads lead to Mailchimp is 1 task, and adding Google Sheets as a second action makes it 2. [1] Polling checks against external apps are unlimited and do not consume tasks. [1]

Worked example, hypothetical: a workflow with a trigger, a Filter, a Router with two branches, a Date/Time Formatter and two external actions on the taken branch is 2 tasks per run on Pabbly Connect. [1] In Make, the router is free but the trigger read, the formatter module and the actions each consume credits, so about 4 credits per run. [3] [4] At 2,000 runs, that is 4,000 Pabbly tasks against about 8,000 Make credits.

Delay was not marked free anywhere on the pricing page we read; check before assuming it is free. [1]

Plans and limits

As displayed on 2026-10-29. The page showed Indian rupees to our fetch despite the USD parameter; check prices in your currency.

PlanTasks per monthPrice shownLimits noted
Free100INR 02 workflows of 2 steps each [1]
Standard10,000INR 1,138/mo on multi-year billingMulti-step; team members not available on monthly plans [1]
UnlimitedUnlimitedINR 4,999/mo on multi-year billingUnlimited team members; the terms say Unlimited plans are for a single business in one clause and allow multiple businesses in another, so ask before relying on either [1] [2]
Lifetime plans3,000 to 20,000One-timeCannot be upgraded; 1 year support; no Priority Support line [1] [2]

App coverage, builder and support

The pricing page states 2,000+ integrations and says unlisted apps can be connected through the API module or Action Builder. [1] Make's pricing page header states 3,000+ native apps. [3] Coverage matters more than count: search for each app you use and check that the specific triggers and actions you need exist.

We did not build workflows in Pabbly Connect for this review, so we make no claim about how easy the builder is to use. Use the free plan's two 2-step workflows to try your simplest workflow before paying. [1]

Support channels listed: Priority Support through a dedicated portal on the Free, Standard and Unlimited cards, plus email, a community forum and a Facebook group. Lifetime cards list 1 Year Customer Support instead, and the terms say lifetime support runs one year from purchase. [1] [2] The page lists SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001:2022 certifications. [1]

Who fits: Pabbly Connect or Make

SituationBetter fitWhy
Many filters, formatters and routers per runPabbly ConnectInternal steps are free [1]
Frequent polling with few new recordsPabbly ConnectPolling checks do not use tasks [1]
Several teammates on a monthly planMakePabbly monthly plans exclude team members [1]
Need an app outside Pabbly's catalogMake, if it has the app3,000+ native apps stated [3]
Seasonal volume with annual billingMake Pro or TeamsAnnual credit package; Pabbly tasks expire after 30 days [5] [2]

Terms worth reading before you commit

  • Pabbly may modify pricing, features or terms with prior notice. [2]
  • Unused tasks expire after 30 days. [2]
  • Unlimited-limit plans: one clause says single business only, another allows multiple businesses. Get the answer in writing. [2]
  • The 30-day refund clause sits under subscription billing; the pricing page also advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee. [2] [1]
  • Liability is capped at one month's fees, and downtime is excluded. [2]

Questions before you decide

What counts as a task in Pabbly Connect?

The pricing page says an action performed on an external app is a task. Triggers and internal steps such as Filter, Router, Text Formatter, Number Formatter, Schedule, Iterator, Date/Time Formatter, Email Parser, JSON Extractor, Array Functions and Currency Formatter are free. [1]

How many apps does Pabbly Connect support?

The pricing page states 2,000+ integrations, and apps without a listed connector can be reached with the API module or Action Builder. [1]

Do unused tasks roll over?

No. The terms say tasks are valid for 30 days and unused tasks expire. [2]

Sources & verification

Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.

  1. Pabbly Connect pricing page (prices displayed in INR to our fetch) Accessed 29 Oct 2026
  2. Pabbly (Magnet Brains) Terms and Conditions Accessed 29 Oct 2026
  3. Make pricing Accessed 29 Oct 2026
  4. Make Help Center: Credits Accessed 29 Oct 2026
  5. Make Help Center: Monthly and annual subscriptions Accessed 29 Oct 2026

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Automation

Pabbly Connect

Consider it for
An alternative to Make for connecting apps. Free includes 100 tasks per month; Standard costs $194 upfront on annual billing. Pabbly tasks and Make credits count usage differently.
Starting cost
Free $0 (100 tasks/month). Standard $19/mo or $194/year (10,000 tasks). Unlimited $79/mo or $69/mo billed yearly. Recaptured 2026-09-15 from https://www.pabbly.com/connect/?currency=usd.
Before you choose
Tasks are not Make credits. Connected apps can cost extra. No Pabbly workflow was tested here.

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Make

Consider it for
Use Make to prepare weekly reminder drafts for review. Free includes 1,000 credits per month and a minimum scheduled interval of 15 minutes. Email delivery needs a connected service, which may cost extra.
Starting cost
Free plan includes 1,000 credits/month
Before you choose
Connected apps can cost extra. Free scheduled interval is at least 15 minutes; paid billing must be checked at checkout.

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