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Prefect vs Integromat

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Prefect

Automation Integration

Python-first workflow orchestration that heals itself

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Integromat

Automation Integration

Automate your workflow

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Prefect limited to Python-based workflows; other languages require API calls; 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: Prefect covers Python function decorators, Integromat covers Visual workflow builder.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Prefect and Integromat actually diverge.

Attributes where Prefect and Integromat differ
AttributePrefectIntegromat
Pricing modelFreemium with per-user and usage-based tiersfreemium
PlatformsCloud, Self-hosted, VPCWeb, Api
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Automation Integration).

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 Prefect

  • Python function decorators
  • Automatic resilience
  • Flexible deployment
  • Observable execution
  • Multiple scheduling
  • Open-source core

Only in Integromat

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

Both cover

  • Webhooks

What people use each for

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

Prefect

  • Orchestrating data pipeline workflows in Pythonnot Integromat
  • Managing ML model training and inference jobsnot Integromat
  • Building ETL and event-driven automationnot Integromat
  • Monitoring and alerting on workflow healthnot Integromat

Integromat

  • workflow automationnot Prefect
  • integration between appsnot Prefect
  • task automationnot Prefect

Where each one falls short

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

Prefect

  • Limited to Python-based workflows; other languages require API calls
  • Hobby free tier severely limited for production use
  • Team plan billing per user scales quickly with team size
  • Less visual workflow builder compared to some competitors
  • Smaller ecosystem of pre-built connectors than alternatives

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

Prefect

Free
  • HobbyFree
    • 2 users and 5 deployments
    • 500 minutes serverless monthly
    • 7-day run retention
  • Starter$100/month
    • 3 users and 20 deployments
    • 75 hours serverless compute
    • Bring-your-own infrastructure
  • Team$100/user/month
    • 4-8 users per plan tier
    • 100 deployments
    • 225 hours serverless monthly
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • SSO and SAML authentication
    • Role-based access control
    • Multiple workspaces

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 Prefect if

  • You need python function decorators.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Self-hosted, VPC.
  • You also want automatic resilience.
Prefect review

Choose Integromat if

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

Questions people ask

Is Prefect or Integromat better?
Neither clearly leads. Prefect starts at Free and Integromat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Prefect or Integromat?
Prefect starts at Free and Integromat at Free.
Does Prefect or Integromat run on more platforms?
Prefect runs on Cloud, Self-hosted, VPC. Integromat runs on Web, Api.
Can I use Prefect for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Prefect best used for?
Prefect is most often used for orchestrating data pipeline workflows in python, managing ml model training and inference jobs, building etl and event-driven automation, monitoring and alerting on workflow health. Of those, orchestrating data pipeline workflows in python and managing ml model training and inference jobs are not what Integromat is typically brought in for.
What can Prefect do that Integromat cannot?
Prefect covers Python function decorators, Automatic resilience, Flexible deployment, Observable execution. Integromat covers Visual workflow builder, Data transformation, Error handling, Conditional logic. Both handle Webhooks.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Prefect: What is included in the Hobby free plan?

Hobby includes 2 users, 5 deployments, 500 minutes of serverless compute monthly, and 7-day run retention.

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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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Prefect: What is the difference between Starter and Team plans?

Starter is $100/month for 3 users and 20 deployments. Team is $100 per user per month for 4-8 users and 100 deployments.

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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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Prefect: Can I deploy Prefect in my own infrastructure?

Yes, Starter and higher plans support bring-your-own-compute infrastructure and VPC deployments.

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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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