Alternatives to IFTTT
Simple consumer applets between services
IFTTT ranks #8 of 8 in Workflow automation, with an Alt Score of 51. It is proprietary, freemium from $2.99/month (Pro, billed annually) and available on Web, iOS and Android. 7 of 12 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Small business owners, content creators, and smart-home enthusiasts who want to automate repetitive tasks across apps and devices without writing code.
Access to a library of pre-built and custom automations called Applets, connecting over 1,000 apps, services, and smart-home devices. Applets can trigger multiple actions from a single event, and mobile apps let you manage automations on the go. No programming knowledge is required to build or use them.
Choose a trigger from one service (e.g., a new Instagram post), pair it with an action in another service (e.g., share to LinkedIn), then customize settings and enable the Applet to run automatically going forward.
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Feature comparison
How IFTTT compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for IFTTT is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-10
Copyright 2026 IFTTT Inc.
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Platforms Web, iOS, Android verified 2026-07-10
Download on the App Store
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-10
Our free plan is perfect for anyone wanting to take their
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Starts at $2.99/month (Pro, billed annually) verified 2026-07-10
IFTTT Pro; $4.99/mo billed monthly.
$35.88 billed annually
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Status active verified 2026-07-10
Copyright 2026 IFTTT Inc.
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Visual builder Yes verified 2026-07-10
Make your own Applets using any combination of triggers and actions.
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Integrations count Yes verified 2026-07-10
Over 1,000 brands and services trust IFTTT to securely connect to each other
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Code steps (JS/Python) Partial verified 2026-07-10
Filter code (JavaScript) on paid plans; no full code steps.
Refine the timing and conditions of your Applets using queries and filter
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Webhooks & API triggers Yes verified 2026-07-10
Webhooks on IFTTT enable you to integrate and automate tasks across 750+ services by sending web requests.
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Task limits (free) Yes verified 2026-07-10
Free plan capped at 2 Applets.
2 Applets
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AI steps built in Partial verified 2026-07-10
AI services
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Sub-flows / reusability Partial verified 2026-07-10
Multi-action applets; no true reusable sub-flows.
Multi-action Applets
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FAQ
Yes. Make, Node-RED and Pipedream have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Windmill, n8n and Activepieces — every license claim links its source.