Replace Zapier (free) in 45 minutes
Use Make.com + native triggers to drop Zapier’s $49/mo starter. Works for Stripe, Brevo/HubSpot, Framer/Webflow, and Notion.
Prereqs
- Make.com account (free tier) + 1 scenario.
- Native integrations enabled in Stripe, Brevo/HubSpot, and your site builder.
- Notion database for leads/orders; one table for ledger.
Blueprint
- Forms → CRM: Framer/Webflow form → Brevo/HubSpot list with tags + UTM.
- CRM → Email: Auto-welcome and nurture in Brevo; branch on intent tag.
- Checkout: Stripe Payment Link in emails; redirect success → thank-you page.
- Stripe events → Notion: Payment succeeded/failed/refund webhooks → Make.com → Notion ledger.
- Alerts: Failed payment → email + Slack/Discord; weekly ledger digest.
Why Make over Zapier here?
- Free tier covers most solopreneur volume; Zapier starter charges for multi-step.
- Native triggers (Stripe, Brevo, Framer/Webflow) are faster and free.
- Scenario mirrors Zapier flows: 1) intake, 2) nurture, 3) billing, 4) ledger + alerts.
Expected saving: $49–$89/mo depending on current Zapier tier.