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Control4 vs Integromat

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Control4

Smart Home

Premium integrated control system for smart homes and buildings

From
$1000/project
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Integromat logo

Integromat

Automation Integration

Automate your workflow

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Integromat has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Control4 requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option; Integromat the free plan enforces a 15 minute minimum interval between runs, so nothing near real time is possible without paying
  • They diverge on capability: Control4 covers Integrated Control, Integromat covers Visual workflow builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Control4 and Integromat actually diverge.

Attributes where Control4 and Integromat differ
AttributeControl4Integromat
Starting price$1000/projectFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsMobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hubWeb, Api
CategorySmart HomeAutomation Integration
Founded20032013

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

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 Control4

  • Integrated Control
  • Lighting
  • Climate
  • Security
  • Entertainment
  • 1000+ devices
  • Voice Control
  • Mobile app

Only in Integromat

  • Visual workflow builder
  • Webhooks
  • Data transformation
  • Error handling
  • Conditional logic
  • Scheduling
  • Team collaboration
  • 1000+ apps

What people use each for

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

Control4

  • Whole-home automationnot Integromat
  • Commercial building controlnot Integromat
  • Custom installationnot Integromat
  • Luxury smart homenot Integromat

Integromat

  • workflow automationnot Control4
  • integration between appsnot Control4
  • task automationnot Control4

Where each one falls short

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

Control4

  • Requires professional installation and dealer network, with no self-install option
  • Limited device compatibility; works best with Control4-certified ecosystems
  • Subscription required for remote access and advanced features
  • System complexity requires technical knowledge or ongoing dealer support

Integromat

  • The free plan enforces a 15 minute minimum interval between runs, so nothing near real time is possible without paying
  • Free is limited to 2 active scenarios, a 5 MB file size and 7 days of execution logs
  • Billing is per credit where each module action counts as one, so a scenario with many steps consumes credits far faster than its run count suggests
  • Make API access requires a paid plan
  • Priority execution and full text log search are Pro features
  • Overage protection is Enterprise only, so cheaper plans can run up charges

Pricing, plan by plan

Control4

$1000/project

No published plan breakdown. See the Control4 review.

Integromat

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1000 credits monthly
    • basic workflow builder
    • access to 3000+ apps
  • Core$9/month
    • 10k credits
    • unlimited active scenarios
    • scheduled scenarios down to the minute
  • Pro$16/month
    • 10k credits
    • priority execution
    • custom variables
  • Teams$29/month
    • 10k credits
    • team collaboration
    • team roles

Which should you pick?

Choose Control4 if

  • You need integrated control.
  • You work on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub.
  • You also want lighting.
Control4 review

Choose Integromat if

  • You need visual workflow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want webhooks.
Integromat review

Questions people ask

Is Control4 or Integromat better?
Neither clearly leads. Control4 starts at $1000/project and Integromat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Control4 or Integromat?
Integromat has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/project for Control4 and Free for Integromat.
Does Control4 or Integromat run on more platforms?
Control4 runs on Mobile (iOS, Android), Web, In-home hub. Integromat runs on Web, Api.
Can I use Integromat for free?
Yes. Integromat has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Control4 starts at $1000/project.
What is Control4 best used for?
Control4 is most often used for whole-home automation, commercial building control, custom installation, luxury smart home. Of those, whole-home automation and commercial building control are not what Integromat is typically brought in for.
What can Control4 do that Integromat cannot?
Control4 covers Integrated Control, Lighting, Climate, Security. Integromat covers Visual workflow builder, Webhooks, Data transformation, Error handling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Control4: What devices can Control4 control?

Control4 controls connected home devices including lighting, audio, video, climate control, locks, intercoms, and security systems. Compatibility varies by device brand and integration type.

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Integromat: What is the free tier for Make?

Make's free tier provides 1,000 credits monthly, access to 3,000+ apps, a basic no-code workflow builder, and a 15-minute minimum interval between scenario runs.

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Control4: Does Control4 require a subscription?

Control4 systems work locally without subscription, but the Connect service subscription adds remote access and premium features. Connect pricing varies; as of 2026, base Connect is optional.

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Integromat: Can I save money with annual billing on Make?

Yes, Make offers 15% or more savings when paying annually instead of monthly billing.

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Control4: Is professional installation required for Control4?

Yes. Control4 systems are professionally installed and configured by certified Control4 dealers. Installation complexity and cost depend on system scope and home size.

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Integromat: How does Make's credit system work?

Each module action in Make consumes credits, with most basic actions using one credit per execution. Credits expire monthly for monthly plans or annually for yearly subscriptions.

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