Make.com
for Shopify.
Complete Free Setup.
Make.com connects to Shopify via webhook in 3 minutes. One free account powers server-side tracking for Meta and Google, live inventory management, TikTok Events API, and real-time P&L reporting — simultaneously, at $0.
Free plan: 1,000 ops/month · No credit card · Webhook triggers included
What Does Make.com Do for Shopify?
Make.com is a no-code automation platform that connects to Shopify using Shopify's built-in webhook system. When an order is paid, Shopify fires a webhook to Make.com, which routes the order data simultaneously to multiple destinations: Meta Conversions API (server-side purchase events), Google Enhanced Conversions, TikTok Events API, Google Sheets (inventory and P&L), and Systeme.io (email automation). All of this runs on Make.com's free plan — 1,000 operations per month, no credit card required.
Make.com replaces five paid Shopify apps that collectively cost $500–$900 per month: Elevar or Triple Whale (server-side tracking), Shopify Stocky (inventory, shutting down August 31 2026), WeltPixel or Analyzify (TikTok CAPI), TrueProfit or BeProfit (P&L reporting), and Klaviyo (replaced by Systeme.io). The entire stack costs $0 per month on Make.com's free tier.
What to Build With Make.com on Shopify
One Shopify Order Payment webhook triggers all four automations simultaneously. Build each one individually or get all four pre-configured in the Complete Kit for $29.
CAPI Shield
Routes Shopify purchase events server-side to Meta Conversions API v25.0 and Google Enhanced Conversions simultaneously. Bypasses iOS restrictions and ad blockers. Achieves EMQ 7–8.5.
Stocky Swap
Logs every Shopify order to Google Sheets in real time — stock levels, SKU, fulfilment status, full order history. Replaces Shopify Stocky before the August 31, 2026 permanent shutdown.
TikTok Events API
Sends CompletePayment events server-side to TikTok's Events API v1.3 via Make.com. Recovers 20–40% of TikTok conversions lost to iOS ITP. EMQ scores of 6–8 in most deployments.
P&L Auto
Auto-populates a Google Sheets P&L dashboard with revenue, COGS, fees, and net profit for every order the instant payment confirms. Real-time profitability at $0/mo.
Abandoned Cart + Email
Make.com routes Shopify checkout abandonment webhooks to Systeme.io, triggering a 3-email abandoned cart sequence. Recovers 5–15% of abandoned checkouts at $0/mo.
Google Enhanced Conversions
SHA-256 hashes customer email and phone from Shopify orders and sends them server-side to Google Ads Measurement Protocol. Recovers 15–35% of missed Google Ads conversions.
How to Connect Make.com to Shopify
No app installation required. Uses Shopify's built-in webhook system available on every plan.
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Create a free Make.com account
Go to make.com and sign up free. No credit card required. You get 1,000 operations per month permanently.
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Create a scenario with a Webhooks trigger
Click Create a new scenario. Add a
Webhooksmodule as the trigger. Click Add to generate a unique webhook URL. Copy it. -
Add the webhook in Shopify Admin
In Shopify Admin: Settings → Notifications → Webhooks → Create webhook. Select Order payment as the event. Paste your Make.com URL. Set format to
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Add your destination modules
After the webhook trigger, add modules for each destination: HTTP module for Meta CAPI, Google Sheets module for inventory/P&L, another HTTP module for TikTok Events API. One webhook — unlimited destinations.
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Test with a live order
Place a test order in Shopify. Make.com receives the webhook instantly and routes data to all destinations simultaneously. Check each platform for the event within 5 minutes.
Want the finished files instead of building from scratch? The Complete Kit ($29) includes all 4 pre-configured Make.com JSON blueprints — import in 60 seconds, live in 10 minutes instead of 8 hours.
Make.com vs Zapier for Shopify
The most common question from Shopify store owners switching from Zapier.
| Feature | Make.com | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| Free operations/month | 1,000 | 100 |
| Webhook triggers (free) | ✓ | Paid only |
| Multi-step branching (free) | ✓ | Paid only |
| Fan-out (1 trigger → many actions) | ✓ free | Paid only |
| Shopify integration | Native | Native |
| Paid plan (entry) | $9/mo (10k ops) | $20/mo (750 tasks) |
| Cost per operation (paid) | ~$0.0009 | ~$0.027 (30× more) |
| Visual scenario builder | ✓ | Limited |
| HTTP / webhook modules (free) | ✓ | Paid only |
For Shopify automation, Make.com is the clear choice at every tier. The free plan alone covers the entire Stack Architect toolset for most stores.
Make.com + Shopify — Common Questions
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Is Make.com free for Shopify automation?
Make.com's free plan gives 1,000 operations per month with no time limit and no credit card required. It includes webhook triggers and multi-step scenarios — enough to run CAPI Shield, Stocky Swap, TikTok CAPI, and P&L Auto simultaneously for stores under ~250 orders per month.
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Does Make.com work with Shopify Basic?
Yes. Make.com works with every Shopify plan including Basic. It connects via Shopify's built-in webhook system (Settings → Notifications → Webhooks) which is available on all plans. No Shopify app is required.
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What is the Make.com free plan limit for Shopify stores?
1,000 operations per month. Running all four Stack Architect scenarios simultaneously uses approximately 4–6 operations per order — covering roughly 166–250 orders per month free. Above that, Make.com Core at $9/month gives 10,000 operations.
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Can Make.com replace Zapier for Shopify?
Yes — and it's significantly better value. Make.com provides 10× more free operations, includes webhook triggers on the free plan (Zapier requires a paid plan), and supports multi-step branching for free. For Shopify automation specifically, Make.com is the recommended platform at every price point.
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How long does it take to set up Make.com with Shopify?
Connecting Make.com to Shopify via webhook takes approximately 3 minutes. Building each individual automation (CAPI Shield, Stocky Swap, TikTok CAPI, P&L Auto) takes 4–8 minutes each from the free guides. The Complete Kit ($29) provides pre-built JSON blueprints that import in 60 seconds each.
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What is a Make.com JSON blueprint for Shopify?
A Make.com JSON blueprint (also called a scenario file) is a complete export of a finished automation — every module, API endpoint, and field mapping is embedded in the file. Importing it recreates the entire scenario in one click with zero manual configuration. The Complete Kit contains four pre-built blueprints for CAPI Shield, TikTok CAPI, Stocky Swap, and P&L Auto.
Start Free or Get the Pre-Built Kit
Build from the free guides on Make.com's free plan — or import the Complete Kit and be live in 10 minutes instead of 8 hours.
$29 one-time · no subscription · instant access · or free forever on Make.com