Make features: tier-by-tier list (2026)
Visual workflow tool measured in credits per module action. Annual billing saves 15%+ and credit packs make per-run cost predictable.
Core capabilities (20)
Visual-first automation in action
The Make platform is visual, flexible, and scalable. Find out how it feels to build in Make.
Source · core automation
Leader of customer satisfaction
Join thousands of satisfied customers who give us top ratings. Capterra 4.8 (404 reviews) G2 4.7 (238 reviews) Getapp 4.8 (404 reviews) Gartner 4.6 (20 reviews)
Source · core
Transform your data into any format using Make’s
Transform your data into any format using Make’s wide range of drag-and-drop functions.
Source · core
Document details of automation visually directly in the
Document details of automation visually directly in the scenario editor for faster, better, and more collaborative builds.
Source · core automation
Variants
[ edit ] Make has been implemented numerous times, generally using the same makefile format and providing the same features, but some providing enhancements from the original. Examples: Sun DevPro Make appeared in 1986 with SunOS-3.2. With SunOS-3.2.
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Makefile
[ edit ] Makefile Uniform Type Identifier (UTI) public.make-source [ 39 ] The makefile language is partially declarative programming where end conditions are described but the order in which actions are to be taken is not. [ 40 ] [ 41
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Pattern rules
[ edit ] Suffix rules cannot have any prerequisites of their own. [ 51 ] If they have any, they are treated as normal files with unusual names, not as suffix rules.
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Directive
[ edit ] A directive specifies special behavior such as including another makefile.
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Line continuation
[ edit ] Line continuation is indicated with a backslash \ character at the end of a line. target: component \ component Tab ↹ command ; \ another-command | \ piped-command
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Examples
[ edit ] The following commands are in the context of the makefile that follows. make # updates first target, 'all' make help # updates target 'help' to list targets make dist # updates target 'dist' to build for distribution PACKAGE = package VERSION = ` date
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Dependency tracking
[ edit ] Makefile consist of dependencies and a forgotten or an extra one may not be immediately obvious to the user and may result in subtle bugs in the generated software that are hard to catch.
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In software development , Make is a command-line
In software development , Make is a command-line interface software tool that performs actions ordered by configured dependencies as defined in a configuration file called a makefile .
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Make is widely used, especially in Unix and
Make is widely used, especially in Unix and Unix-like operating systems , even though many competing technologies and tools are available, including similar tools that perform actions based on dependencies, some compilers and interactively via an integrated de
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In addition to referring to the original Unix
In addition to referring to the original Unix tool, Make is also a technology since multiple tools have been implemented with roughly the same functionality – including similar makefile syntax and semantics .
Source · core
Make has been implemented numerous times, generally using
Make has been implemented numerous times, generally using the same makefile format and providing the same features, but some providing enhancements from the original.
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POSIX includes standardization of the basic features and
POSIX includes standardization of the basic features and operation of the Make utility, and is implemented with varying degrees of compatibility with Unix-based versions of Make.
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A pattern rule looks like an ordinary rule
A pattern rule looks like an ordinary rule, except that its target contains exactly one % character within the string.
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Line continuation is indicated with a backslash \
Line continuation is indicated with a backslash \ character at the end of a line.
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Below is a simple makefile that by default
Below is a simple makefile that by default (the "all" rule is listed first) compiles a source file called "helloworld.c" using the system's C compiler and also provides a "clean" target to remove the generated files if the user desires to start over.
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Many systems come with predefined Make rules and
Many systems come with predefined Make rules and macros to specify common tasks such as compilation based on file suffix. This lets users omit the actual (often unportable) instructions of how to generate the target from the source(s).
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AI features (8)
Build fast, be first
Whatever you want to build, Make gets you moving. Connect 3,000+ pre-built apps and automate in one visual-first, no-code platform. Just iterate, collaborate, and launch faster with AI assistance. Visual Builder Drag, drop, and connect modules.
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Visually orchestrate your AI and automation landscape
Take control with Make Grid, a unique, automatically-generated view of your entire automation landscape. Make Grid helps you to see all of your automations in one place - instantly.
Source · ai automation
Automation and AI impact for enterprise
Empower teams to collaborate, innovate, and adapt at scale. Stay in control with visual orchestration, enhanced security features, and always on support.
Source · ai automation
Scale and orchestrate AI impact
Build faster, more adaptable operations with agentic automation you can see and control. Scale with Make AI agents working alongside teams. Boost results with 400+ pre-built AI app integrations.
Source · ai automation integrations
Build visually, ship quickly
Build visually, ship quickly. Solve with AI, with control. Integrate AI automation into your business with full visibility and confidence.
Source · ai automation
Build reusable, intelligent agents that adapt in real
Build reusable, intelligent agents that adapt in real time and work across multiple workflows using tools you’ve already created.
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Quickly run AI tasks like categorization or summarization
Quickly run AI tasks like categorization or summarization with prebuilt, no-code modules with no prompt expertise required.
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Access your scenarios from any AI interface using
Access your scenarios from any AI interface using our cloud-hosted MCP server - no servers to manage.
Source · ai
Integrations (3)
3,000+ pre-built apps. Limitless integration
Quickly adapt to new market demands by connecting your entire tech stack. Use our massive library of pre-built apps for instant workflows, and our flexible API to integrate any custom system.
Source · integrations api automation
Send requests to any public API and trigger
Send requests to any public API and trigger your workflow from any external web service.
Source · integrations api automation
Suffix rules
[ edit ] Suffix rules have "targets" with names in the form .FROM.TO and are used to launch actions based on file extension.
Source · integrations
Automation and workflows (2)
What you can expect
Key features to power your automation journey Flow control Control the execution of workflow actions with conditional statements and analyze every workflow step.
Source · automation
Control the execution of workflow actions with conditional
Control the execution of workflow actions with conditional statements and analyze every workflow step.
Source · automation
Reporting and analytics (2)
See the potential. Make it happen
Build and scale agentic automation with a holistic view, gather real-time insights, and implement change – all in one platform.
Source · reporting automation real-time
Get clear insight into how workflows are utilized
Get clear insight into how workflows are utilized and perform over time using our new Analytics Dashboard.
Source · reporting automation dashboard
Security and compliance (2)
Built on strong foundations
Make helps you to keep your data secure with built-in GDPR and SOC 2 Type II compliance, encryption, and single sign-on (SSO).
Source · security sso
Role-based access control for team members
Role-based access control for team members. Maintain oversight of workflow operations by setting limits for each team.
Source · security automation
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This page lists what Make does. For per-seat math, tier comparison, and the full hidden-fee list, see the Make pricing breakdown.
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Sources
Features evolve. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase decisions. This list was last refreshed on 2026-05-27.
Frequently asked questions
What features does Make include?
This page tracks 37 verified Make features across 6 categories, sourced from Make's official site and Wikipedia.
Which tier do I need for Make?
Make's feature availability varies by plan. Compare the public Make tiers, calculator, and hidden fees on the Make pricing page.
How does Make compare on features to alternatives?
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