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Arlo vs Make

Arlo logo

Arlo

Software

Wire-free security cameras with cloud intelligence

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Make logo

Make

Software

The platform for the new way of working

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Make has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Arlo without an Arlo Secure subscription the cameras are limited to live streaming and two-way audio, with no cloud video history; Make free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month
  • They diverge on capability: Arlo covers Wire-Free, Make covers Visual workflow builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Arlo and Make actually diverge.

Attributes where Arlo and Make differ
AttributeArloMake
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, Android, Web, Smart DisplaysWeb
Founded20182013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Arlo

  • Wire-Free
  • 4K Video
  • AI Detection
  • Color Night Vision
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • HomeKit
  • SmartThings

Only in Make

  • Visual workflow builder
  • Webhooks
  • API connectors
  • Conditional logic
  • Data transformation
  • Error handling
  • Scheduling
  • Team collaboration

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Arlo

  • Wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight camerasnot Make
  • Cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detectionnot Make
  • Professionally monitored home security through the Arlo appnot Make

Make

  • Automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applicationsnot Arlo
  • Building AI agents and workflow automation without extensive codingnot Arlo
  • Enterprise automation with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II compliancenot Arlo
  • Rapid deployment of automations from concept to livenot Arlo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Arlo

  • Without an Arlo Secure subscription the cameras are limited to live streaming and two-way audio, with no cloud video history
  • Video history, Activity Zones and Advanced Detection require the paid Arlo Plus plan
  • 24/7 Professional Monitoring and 24/7 Emergency Response are only on the Premium plan
  • 24/7 continuous recording is an add-on to Premium and covers up to three cameras only
  • Unlimited camera plans apply only to Arlo cameras at a single residential location on the same account
  • Cameras must be bought as hardware before any plan applies, and the included plan is a trial that ends

Make

  • Free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month
  • Free tier restricted to 2 active scenarios maximum
  • Free tier enforces 15-minute minimum scheduling interval
  • Credit-based model means costs scale with usage volume, not just features

Pricing, plan by plan

Arlo

On request
  • Arlo Secure$2.99/month
    • 30-day cloud
    • AI detection
    • 1 camera
  • Arlo Secure Plus$14.99/month
    • Unlimited cameras
    • 24/7 recording
    • E911

Make

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Make review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Arlo if

  • You need wire-free.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays.
  • You also want 4k video.
Arlo review

Choose Make if

  • You need visual workflow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want webhooks.
Make review

Questions people ask

Is Arlo or Make better?
Neither clearly leads. Arlo starts at On request and Make at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Arlo or Make?
Make has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Arlo and Free for Make.
Does Arlo or Make run on more platforms?
Arlo runs on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays. Make runs on Web.
Can I use Make for free?
Yes. Make has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Arlo starts at On request.
What is Arlo best used for?
Arlo is most often used for wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight cameras, cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detection, professionally monitored home security through the arlo app. Of those, wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight cameras and cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detection are not what Make is typically brought in for.
What can Arlo do that Make cannot?
Arlo covers Wire-Free, 4K Video, AI Detection, Color Night Vision. Make covers Visual workflow builder, Webhooks, API connectors, Conditional logic. Both handle Web support.
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