Liftoff vs Make
Make charges you for every step in every scenario you draw. Liftoff charges for the work done by your AI teams, not each step.
Better in Every Way
Simpler. Faster. More capable, more secure, and more flexible.
| Topic | Make | Liftoff |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Visual no-code automation | Cloud-hosted AI workforce platform |
| Core job | Run scenarios you design module by module | Run business functions with fleets of AI teams |
| Who it serves | Operations people who like to tinker | Anyone, from one person to a whole company |
| Setup | Assemble every step manually | Zero setup. Comes with pre-built AI teams for many business functions. Create AI teams with no code, just natural language |
| Collaboration | Basic: shared workspace | People and AI teams can collaborate together in real time on the same workflows with shared context |
| Memory | None | Every AI team remembers its own work, and nothing is lost company-wide |
| Self-improvement | None | Always learning and self-improving 24/7 |
| Governance | Human review is Enterprise only, and in closed beta | Guardrails for what AI teams can access and what requires approval, access controls, audit logs, and undo capability |
| Integrations | Prebuilt apps and APIs | Connects with everything: apps and services, any MCP server, and a browser for apps with neither |
| Where it runs | Make cloud | Liftoff cloud, always on, automating your work 24/7 |
| Security | Managed by Make | Access controls, secure cloud sandboxes for AI teams, enterprise-grade infrastructure and security, isolated per customer |
| Maintenance | Managed by Make | Zero maintenance, centralized console and analytics, and no lock-in to any AI provider |
| Pricing | From $12/month | From $20/month, unlimited AI teams and people in the same workspace |
Built to Operate Inside Real Companies
Liftoff is designed for businesses that need speed and autonomy without giving up oversight, boundaries, or accountability.
Clear Operating Boundaries
Decide what the system can do on its own, what requires approval, and what should escalate.
Human Review Where It Matters
Sensitive cases, exceptions, and low-confidence situations route to your team with context.
Full Operational Visibility
See what is moving, what is blocked, and where intervention is needed.
Continuous Improvement
AI teams learn from your business and your feedback to continuously improve.