Octoparse vs Make

A side-by-side look at Octoparse and Make — pricing, features and where each one wins. Both are reviewed independently on Curata AI.

OctoparseMake
SummaryVisual, no-code web scraper with point-and-click extraction and local or cloud scraping modes.Visual AI automation platform for building workflows and AI agents across 3,000+ connected apps.
PricingFreemiumFreemium
CategoryAutomationAutomation
PlatformsWeb, Windows, MacWeb
Key features
  • Visual Point-and-Click Scraper
  • 100+ Prebuilt Templates
  • Anti-Detection & IP Rotation
  • Cloud & Local Extraction
  • Scheduled Scraping
  • Visual Scenario Builder (drag-and-drop)
  • AI Agents & Prompt-Based Building
  • 3,000+ App Integrations
  • Routers & Complex Branching Logic
  • Custom Variables & Full-Text Log Search
  • Enterprise Governance (SSO, SOC 2/3)
Pros
  • More granular control over extraction logic and page interactions than extension-based tools
  • Large library of prebuilt scrapers for popular sites (Amazon, Google Maps, Indeed, LinkedIn)
  • Local and cloud extraction modes give more flexibility on where scraping runs
  • Visual builder makes complex branching logic genuinely readable, not just a chain of linear steps
  • 3,000+ app integrations cover most real-world automation needs out of the box
  • AI Agents extend Make beyond point-to-point triggers into multi-step, AI-orchestrated processes
  • Real free tier (1,000 credits/month, 2 active scenarios) makes it easy to validate before paying
  • Enterprise-ready governance (SSO, SOC 2/3) supports larger, regulated organizations
Cons
  • Steeper learning curve than a pure point-and-click browser extension
  • Desktop app required for local extraction mode
  • Monitoring/change-alert features are less central than in Browse AI
  • Pricing is credit-based, so heavier or more complex scenarios can consume a monthly allowance faster than a simple task count suggests
  • Steeper learning curve than a purely linear automation tool once scenarios use routers and complex branching
  • The Free plan's 2-scenario cap and 15-minute run interval are restrictive for anything beyond testing
  • Some advanced features (custom functions, full enterprise app integrations) are reserved for the Enterprise tier

Which one should you choose?

Octoparse

Best for: Visual, no-code web scraper with point-and-click extraction and local or cloud scraping modes.

Make

Best for: Operations, IT and RevOps teams who need Zapier-level polish with n8n-level flexibility for complex, branching automations.

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Read the full Octoparse review

Octoparse is a point-and-click web scraping tool that gives more granular control over extraction logic, page interactions and anti-detection settings than an extension-based scraper. It ships 100+ prebuilt templates for popular sites (Amazon, Google Maps, Indeed, LinkedIn) and supports both local (desktop app) and cloud-based extraction, with scheduled runs and IP rotation to reduce blocking on protected sites.

Read the full Make review

Make (formerly Integromat) is a visual AI automation platform for building and managing automations and AI agents — visually with its drag-and-drop scenario builder, in code, or from a prompt. It sits between Zapier's simplicity and n8n's raw power: complex branching, routers, data manipulation and AI modules are all first-class, with 3,000+ pre-built app integrations covering everything from Slack to Salesforce. Beyond point-to-point automation, Make's AI Agents let teams orchestrate multi-step, AI-driven processes across their stack, with an execution log, custom variables and enterprise governance (SSO, SOC 2/3) available on higher tiers. Pricing runs on a monthly operations credit allowance rather than a flat per-zap fee, scaling from a real free tier through Core, Pro, Teams and a custom Enterprise plan.