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Make vs Retainr.io
Visual automation platform without the specialized service packaging and client management tools.
Which to pick
Pick Make if you want…
- Visual AI workflow automation
- Visual workflow builder
- Integrations with OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper), HubSpot CRM or monday.com (on Make's list, not Retainr.io's)
Pick Retainr.io if you want…
- All-in-one client revenue system
- A free tool
- Integrations with Zapier, Webhooks or API (on Retainr.io's list, not Make's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Make:Make is a visual automation platform that lets you build, scale and run AI-driven workflows and agents without code.
- Retainr.io:Retainr.io provides a free, white-label platform for agencies and freelancers to package, sell, onboard, deliver, and retain client work in one dashboard.
- Best for
- Make:Visual AI workflow automation
- Retainr.io:All-in-one client revenue system
- Who it’s for
- Make:Businesses and teams that need to automate processes across apps, data sources and AI models.
- Retainr.io:Freelancers, agencies and independent experts who sell services and need client management.
- Pricing
- Make:Freemium
- Retainr.io:Free
- Plans
- Make:Free $0 · Core $12 per month · Pro $21 per month · Teams $38 per month
- Retainr.io:Free $0
- Works with
- Make:OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper), HubSpot CRM, monday.com, NetSuite, Salesforce, Slack, Canva, Perplexity AI
- Retainr.io:Zapier, Webhooks, API
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.
Retainr.io features
- Branded offer links. Create single links that include scope, payment and onboarding for clients.
- White-label client portal. Clients interact through a fully branded portal with custom domain and SSL.
- Unified dashboard. Manage orders, tasks, files, tickets and payments from one workspace.
- Automation & workflows. Use intake forms, magic links, Zapier, webhooks and repeatable steps to reduce manual admin.
- Recurring revenue tools. Turn one-time projects into subscriptions or retainers with easy renewals.
- Unlimited team & clients. Invite unlimited collaborators and manage unlimited client relationships at no cost.
- API & mobile access. Integrate via API, webhooks and access the platform from mobile apps.
Make vs Retainr.io FAQ
Is Make or Retainr.io free?+
Make has a free plan; paid plans start at $12/month (Core). Retainr.io is free.
Which is cheaper, Make or Retainr.io?+
Retainr.io is free, so it costs less. Make starts at $12/month (Core).
Do Make and Retainr.io integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Make lists OpenAI (ChatGPT, Whisper), HubSpot CRM, monday.com, NetSuite and 5 more; Retainr.io lists Zapier, Webhooks and API.
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