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Make vs Nest

Make logo

Make

Software

The platform for the new way of working

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nest logo

Nest

Software

Google's smart home hardware and software ecosystem

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Make has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Make free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month; Nest pricing not published in support documentation; individual product prices vary significantly
  • They diverge on capability: Make covers Visual workflow builder, Nest covers Learning Thermostat.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Make and Nest actually diverge.

Attributes where Make and Nest differ
AttributeMakeNest
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebHardware, Mobile, Web
Founded20132010

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 Make

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

Only in Nest

  • Learning Thermostat
  • HD Cameras
  • Smart Alerts
  • Energy Savings
  • Google Home
  • Google Assistant
  • Third-party apps
  • Works with Nest

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Make

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

Nest

  • Households already invested in Google Home ecosystem seeking integrated smart thermostat, camera, and door locknot Make
  • Users wanting unified control of temperature, security, and entertainment across multiple devicesnot Make
  • Organisations deploying Google-based smart building solutions with Nest hardwarenot Make

Where each one falls short

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

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

Nest

  • Pricing not published in support documentation; individual product prices vary significantly
  • All Nest products require Google Home ecosystem integration for full functionality
  • Smart home devices operate only within the Google Nest ecosystem; limited third-party interoperability
  • Support and product documentation dispersed across Google support rather than centralised Nest site

Pricing, plan by plan

Make

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Make review.

Nest

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Nest review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Make if

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

Choose Nest if

  • You need learning thermostat.
  • You work on Hardware, Mobile, Web.
  • You also want hd cameras.
Nest review

Questions people ask

Is Make or Nest better?
Neither clearly leads. Make starts at Free and Nest at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Make or Nest?
Make has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Make and On request for Nest.
Does Make or Nest run on more platforms?
Make runs on Web. Nest runs on Hardware, Mobile, Web.
Can I use Make for free?
Yes. Make has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nest starts at On request.
What is Make best used for?
Make is most often used for automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applications, building ai agents and workflow automation without extensive coding, enterprise automation with gdpr, soc 2 type ii compliance, rapid deployment of automations from concept to live. Of those, automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applications and building ai agents and workflow automation without extensive coding are not what Nest is typically brought in for.
What can Make do that Nest cannot?
Make covers Visual workflow builder, Webhooks, API connectors, Conditional logic. Nest covers Learning Thermostat, HD Cameras, Smart Alerts, Energy Savings. Both handle Web support.
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