Remote Work · head to head
Make vs Roomba

Roomba
Smart Home
iRobot's intelligent robot vacuum series
- From
- $399.99/one-time
- Rated
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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; Roomba limited promotional pricing detail (savings of $100 mentioned but exact promo terms not specified)
- They diverge on capability: Make covers Visual workflow builder, Roomba covers Smart Mapping.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Make and Roomba actually diverge.
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 Make
- Visual workflow builder
- Webhooks
- API connectors
- Conditional logic
- Data transformation
- Error handling
- Scheduling
- Team collaboration
Only in Roomba
- Smart Mapping
- Auto-Empty Base
- Multi-Room Navigation
- Dirt Detect
- Alexa
- Google Home
- IFTTT
- Smart schedules
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 Roomba
- Building AI agents and workflow automation without extensive codingnot Roomba
- Enterprise automation with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II compliancenot Roomba
- Rapid deployment of automations from concept to livenot Roomba
Roomba
- Automated vacuuming and mopping of home floorsnot Make
- Scheduled cleaning managed through a connected appnot 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
Roomba
- Limited promotional pricing detail (savings of $100 mentioned but exact promo terms not specified)
- Financing through Affirm with variable APR up to 36% available
Pricing, plan by plan
Make
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Make review.
Roomba
$399.99/one-time- Roomba Electro Plus$399.99/one-time
- Disinfecting floor cleaner
- Roomba Plus 415 Combo$499.99/one-time
- Vacuum and mop combo
- Reduced from $599.99
- Roomba Plus 515 Combo$599.99/one-time
- Vacuum and mop combo
- Reduced from $699.99
- Roomba Plus 575 Combo$699.99/one-time
- Vacuum and mop combo
- Reduced from $799.99
Which should you pick?
Choose Make if
- You need visual workflow builder.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want webhooks.
Choose Roomba if
- You need smart mapping.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web.
- You also want auto-empty base.
Questions people ask
- Is Make or Roomba better?
- Neither clearly leads. Make starts at Free and Roomba at $399.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Make or Roomba?
- Make has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Make and $399.99/one-time for Roomba.
- Does Make or Roomba run on more platforms?
- Make runs on Web. Roomba runs on IOS, Android, Web.
- Can I use Make for free?
- Yes. Make has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Roomba starts at $399.99/one-time.
- 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 Roomba is typically brought in for.
- What can Make do that Roomba cannot?
- Make covers Visual workflow builder, Webhooks, API connectors, Conditional logic. Roomba covers Smart Mapping, Auto-Empty Base, Multi-Room Navigation, Dirt Detect. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Make: How is Make priced and does the free plan expire?
Make offers a free plan with 1,000 credits per month at no cost and no time limit. The free plan includes the no-code workflow builder, access to 3,000+ apps, and customer support. Paid tiers (Core, Pro, Teams) are $9-$29/month with 10,000+ credits included.
SourceRoomba: How much do Roomba robots cost?
Combo models range from $499.99 to $999.99. Roomba Max 715 vacuum is $699.99. Roomba Electro Plus disinfecting cleaner is $399.99. Current promotions save up to $100 on select combo models.
SourceMake: What happens if I exceed my monthly credits?
Extra credits beyond the monthly allowance can be purchased in bundles of 1,000 or 10,000. Auto-purchasing is available for Core, Pro, and Teams plans to automatically buy additional credits when needed.
SourceRoomba: Are there financing options available?
Yes, Affirm financing is available with APR rates between 0-36%. Example: $700 purchase at 15% APR = $63.24 per month for 12 months.
SourceMake: Can I save money by switching to annual billing?
Yes, annual plans offer 15% or more savings compared to monthly billing. Monthly subscriptions continue until the end of the billing month, while annual plans run for 12 months.
SourceRoomba: What trade-in and discount programs does iRobot offer?
Trade-in program credits up to $195 for eligible used robots. New customers save 10% on first purchase with email signup. Free shipping on orders over $39.99. Price matching available on identical competitor models.
SourceMake: What happens to unused credits if I cancel?
Unused monthly credits expire at the end of each billing cycle. With annual subscriptions on Pro and Teams plans, credits are maintained for the full 12-month term. Users can cancel at any time and the organization converts to the free plan after the current billing cycle ends.
SourceMake: How many active scenarios can I create on the free plan versus paid plans?
The free plan is limited to 2 active scenarios and has a 15-minute minimum interval between runs. Paid plans (Core and above) offer unlimited active scenarios with the ability to schedule runs down to the minute.
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