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Make vs TP-Link Kasa

Make logo

Make

Remote Work

The platform for the new way of working

From
Free
Rated
-
TP-Link Kasa logo

TP-Link Kasa

IoT & Smart Home

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

From
On request
Rated
-

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; TP-Link Kasa devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD
  • They diverge on capability: Make covers Visual workflow builder, TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Make and TP-Link Kasa actually diverge.

Attributes where Make and TP-Link Kasa differ
AttributeMakeTP-Link Kasa
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebIOS, Android, Web
CategoryRemote WorkIoT & Smart Home
Founded20131996

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
  • Team collaboration
  • 1000+ apps

Only in TP-Link Kasa

  • Affordable
  • No Hub Required
  • Energy Monitoring
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • IFTTT
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Scheduling
  • 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 TP-Link Kasa
  • Building AI agents and workflow automation without extensive codingnot TP-Link Kasa
  • Enterprise automation with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II compliancenot TP-Link Kasa
  • Rapid deployment of automations from concept to livenot TP-Link Kasa

TP-Link Kasa

  • Energy monitoringnot Make
  • Automationnot Make
  • Voice controlnot Make
  • Budget smart homenot 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

TP-Link Kasa

  • Devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD

Pricing, plan by plan

Make

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Make review.

TP-Link Kasa

On request
  • Smart Plug$10/month
    • WiFi
    • Voice control
    • Scheduling
  • Smart Switch$20/month
    • In-wall installation
    • Dimming
    • 3-way support

Which should you pick?

Choose Make if

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

Choose TP-Link Kasa if

  • You need affordable.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want no hub required.

Questions people ask

Is Make or TP-Link Kasa better?
Neither clearly leads. Make starts at Free and TP-Link Kasa at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Make or TP-Link Kasa?
Make has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Make and On request for TP-Link Kasa.
Does Make or TP-Link Kasa run on more platforms?
Make runs on Web. TP-Link Kasa runs on IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Make for free?
Yes. Make has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TP-Link Kasa 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 TP-Link Kasa is typically brought in for.
What can Make do that TP-Link Kasa cannot?
Make covers Visual workflow builder, Webhooks, API connectors, Conditional logic. TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, No Hub Required, Energy Monitoring, Alexa. Both handle Scheduling, Web support.

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