ChargeBell vs Make for Stripe Slack alerts
How a Make Stripe Slack scenario compares to ChargeBell on setup, credit pricing, alert controls, and upkeep.
ChargeBell product team
Updated October 1, 2026. 4 min read.
A Make Stripe Slack setup is a scenario you build. You add a Stripe module that watches for events, connect a Slack module that sends a message, and map the fields. Make charges credits for each module run. ChargeBell is a Stripe alert app for Slack with a flat price and messages that are already written. This page compares setup, pricing, and upkeep.
Make Stripe Slack vs ChargeBell at a glance
| ChargeBell | Make | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Stripe alerts in Slack, set up in minutes | Visual automations across many apps that you build |
| Built only for Stripe alerts | ||
| Alerts work without building them | ||
| Visual builder for any app |
Setup, pricing, and alert controls
| Criterion | ChargeBell | Make |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Connect Stripe and Slack, pick a channel | Build a scenario with a Stripe module and a Slack module, then map fields |
| Pricing model | Free for 50 alerts a month, or $24/mo ($240/yr) for unlimited | Credits for each module run |
| Cost as volume grows | Same price at any Stripe volume | Rises with each event and each module |
| Alert controls | Duplicate removal, digests, quiet hours, per-alert channels | You build each one |
| Maintenance | ChargeBell maintains the alerts | You maintain the scenario |
How many Make credits a Stripe alert uses
Make counts one credit for each module action. A scenario with a Stripe trigger and a Slack message uses two credits per Stripe event. A step that looks up the customer adds a third. At two credits per event, the Core plan's 10,000 credits cover about 5,000 Stripe events a month.
When to choose which
Choose ChargeBell if
- You want Stripe alerts in Slack without building or fixing a scenario
- You want quiet hours, daily and weekly digests, and the amount you keep after fees, without building them
Choose Make if
- You want to automate work across many apps and are happy to build and maintain scenarios
- You already run scenarios in Make and want one tool for everything
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If Stripe alerts are the main thing you would build in Make, compare the other options in our list of the best Stripe Slack integrations.
Frequently asked questions
Can Make send Stripe events to Slack?
Yes. You build a scenario with a Stripe module that watches for events and a Slack module that creates a message. You map and format the fields yourself, then keep the scenario running.
Is ChargeBell a good Make alternative for Stripe alerts?
Yes, if Slack alerts for Stripe are your goal. ChargeBell writes the messages for you and costs a flat $24/month for unlimited alerts. Make is the better choice when you want automations across many different apps.
Is ChargeBell cheaper than Make?
Not on the starting price. Make's Core plan is $9/month for 10,000 credits. Each Stripe alert uses two or more credits, so high volume moves you to a larger credit bundle. ChargeBell stays at $24/month however many Stripe events arrive.
Does ChargeBell need write access to Stripe?
No. ChargeBell connects through Stripe Connect OAuth with read-only access. It can read payment events but cannot move money or change anything in Stripe. You can disconnect at any time.
Can I use both ChargeBell and Make?
Yes. Some teams use ChargeBell for Stripe alerts in Slack and keep Make for automations between their other apps.
Primary sources
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