Key concepts
Apps & modules

Introduction to Make apps

5min

 is a no-code integration platform that allows you to connect multiple apps and transfer data between them. With the modules in these apps, you can create that can be scheduled to fit your workflows.

The advantage of is that you don't need to be a coder to share data across apps. Read more about how works.

What are apps?

 apps are integrations of third-party APIs or built-in tools. Each app consists of modules.

Types of apps

 divides apps into app types based on their origin and availability:

  • verified apps: apps verified by developers
  • community apps: apps shared on the Apps Marketplace
  • custom apps: apps made by users in the Apps Platform

Verified apps

Verified apps are developed either by developers or by other users. Verified apps made by a third party have to pass the Make app review process and have to be actively maintained.

Verified apps further differ in their availability in pricing plans.

  • standard apps: All users can use standard apps
  • enterprise apps: Users in organizations with the Enterprise plan can use enterprise apps.

The enterprise apps are in the editor marked with a label:

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Community apps

Community apps are developed by partners and power users who have taken dedicated training. In contrast to verified apps, the community apps don't go through the app reviews to be approved by .

The community apps are shared as part of the Apps Marketplace. You can check all the community apps on the Make Apps & services page when you filter to show the community apps only. In the editor, you can identify the community apps by the Community label:

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Community apps may require an additional purchase to use. does not earn money or commission on these purchases. You purchase the community apps directly from the developer.

Custom apps

Custom apps are developed by other users. You can create a custom app anytime. To learn more about creating custom apps, check the custom apps documentation.

Custom apps are available to users based on their visibility:

  • private apps: The custom app developer and users in all organizations they are part of can use the app
  • invite-only apps: Access to the app is on an invite-only basis. The app developer has to share an invite link with you.