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Forward SMS for iPhone vs Make

Make (formerly Integromat) offers visual multi-app workflows, not limited to iPhone SMS.

Short answer: Pick Forward SMS for iPhone if you want IPhone-only SMS forwarding for teams; pick Make if you want visual AI workflow automation. Forward SMS for iPhone is free; Make has a free plan, paid from $12/month.

Which to pick

Pick Forward SMS for iPhone if you want…

  • IPhone-only SMS forwarding for teams
  • A free tool
  • Integrations with Email (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud), Microsoft Teams or Discord (on Forward SMS for iPhone's list, not Make's)

Pick Make if you want…

  • Visual AI workflow automation
  • Visual multi-app automation
  • Integrations with OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper), HubSpot CRM or monday.com (on Make's list, not Forward SMS for iPhone's)

Side by side

What it is
Forward SMS for iPhone:Forward SMS auto-forwards iPhone text messages to Email, Slack, Teams, Discord, WhatsApp or another phone.
Make:Make is a visual automation platform that lets you build, scale and run AI-driven workflows and agents without code.
Best for
Forward SMS for iPhone:iPhone-only SMS forwarding for teams
Make:Visual AI workflow automation
Who it’s for
Forward SMS for iPhone:Teams that need to share OTPs, payment alerts, or customer texts without sharing personal numbers.
Make:Businesses and teams that need to automate processes across apps, data sources and AI models.
Pricing
Forward SMS for iPhone:Free
Make:Freemium
Starting price
Forward SMS for iPhone:Free
Make:$12/month (Core)
Free plan or trial
Forward SMS for iPhone:Free to use
Make:Free plan (Free)
Plans
Forward SMS for iPhone:—
Make:Free $0 · Core $12 per month · Pro $21 per month · Teams $38 per month
Works with
Forward SMS for iPhone:Email (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud), Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, WhatsApp
Make:OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper), HubSpot CRM, monday.com, NetSuite, Salesforce, Slack, Canva, Perplexity AI

Forward SMS for iPhone features

  • Unlimited destinations. Configure any number of email, Slack, Teams, Discord, WhatsApp or phone destinations.
  • Unlimited messages. No caps on the number of messages forwarded.
  • Runs on device. Uses iOS Shortcuts on the iPhone, no server relay, preserving privacy.
  • Works when locked. Forwarding continues in the background even if the iPhone is locked.
  • Fast setup. Step-by-step guides let users start forwarding in about 5 minutes.
  • Privacy-first. No message storage and no access to full message history.

Make features

  • No-code visual builder. Design workflows with drag-and-drop, prompts or code.
  • 3,000+ integrations. Connect to thousands of apps and AI models, including custom apps.
  • AI agents & toolkit. Create and manage AI agents and use built-in AI tools in any plan.
  • Scenario scheduling. Run workflows on minute-level schedules with unlimited active scenarios on higher plans.
  • Enterprise security. GDPR, SOC 2/3 compliance, encryption, SSO and on-prem agent support.
  • Custom code execution. Run JavaScript or Python within workflows for advanced logic.
  • Team collaboration. Roles, private spaces and shared scenario templates for teams.
  • Execution monitoring. Real-time visual monitoring, log search and analytics dashboard.

Forward SMS for iPhone vs Make FAQ

What is the difference between Forward SMS for iPhone and Make?+

Make (formerly Integromat) offers visual multi-app workflows, not limited to iPhone SMS.

Should I use Forward SMS for iPhone or Make?+

Pick Forward SMS for iPhone if you want IPhone-only SMS forwarding for teams, a free tool or integrations with Email (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud), Microsoft Teams or Discord (on Forward SMS for iPhone's list, not Make's). Pick Make if you want visual AI workflow automation, visual multi-app automation or integrations with OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper), HubSpot CRM or monday.com (on Make's list, not Forward SMS for iPhone's).

Is Forward SMS for iPhone or Make free?+

Forward SMS for iPhone is free. Make has a free plan; paid plans start at $12/month (Core).

Which is cheaper, Forward SMS for iPhone or Make?+

Forward SMS for iPhone is free, so it costs less. Make starts at $12/month (Core).

Do Forward SMS for iPhone and Make integrate with the same tools?+

Partly. Both list Slack. Forward SMS for iPhone also lists Email (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, iCloud), Microsoft Teams, Discord and WhatsApp; Make also lists OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper), HubSpot CRM, monday.com, NetSuite and 4 more.

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Forward SMS for iPhone

0 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 21, 2025

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