Make.com's recently-introduced credit-based pricing system allows more granular billing. However, for this very reason, it can significantly increase costs in scenarios with loops, long execution durations, or high processing loads. Under the new credit system:
For workflows involving Make.com, customJS offers a cost-effective alternative. By moving JavaScript logic to the native customJS module, you can reduce costs by up to 80% compared to running the same logic directly in Make.com.
| Scenario | Make.com (credits) | Native customJS module |
|---|---|---|
| 50 iterations/day × 1 credit each | 50 credits/day = 1500/month (~$15) | Free if ≤ 20/day, else $10/month |
| 100 iterations/day × 1 credit each | 100 credits/day = 3000/month (~$30) | $10/month |
| 200 iterations/day × 1 credit each | 200 credits/day = 6000/month (~$60) | $10/month |
| Aspect | Make.com (credits) | Native customJS module |
|---|---|---|
| Processing method | 50 iterations × 1 credit each | Single request for all 50 items |
| Time per item | ~30 seconds per item (billed per iteration) | Up to 60 seconds of JS execution per request |
| Billing basis | Per iteration | Per request |
| Daily cost (50 items) | 50 credits ≈ $0.50 (example rate) | Free if ≤ 20 requests/day; otherwise paid plan |
| Monthly cost (run daily) | ≈ $15 | Free (≤ 20 requests/day) or $10/month for higher usage |