IFTTT alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave IFTTT: free plan allows only two Applets, and limited logic for business workflows. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces IFTTT, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Zapier currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best IFTTT alternative for most people
ZapierMuch deeper business app coverage and multi-step workflows.
Best IFTTT alternative for a free option
Node-REDFree, self-hosted flows that run locally for home automation tinkerers.
Best IFTTT alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
MakeMore logic and data handling while still offering a free plan.
Best IFTTT alternative for open source
HuginnSelf-hosted, open-source agents for monitoring sites and feeds.
Best IFTTT alternative for self-hosting
Node-REDFree, self-hosted flows that run locally for home automation tinkerers.
Best IFTTT alternative for Mac
Node-REDFree, self-hosted flows that run locally for home automation tinkerers.
Best IFTTT alternative for Windows
Microsoft Power AutomateIncludes desktop automation for Windows users.
Best IFTTT alternative for Linux
Node-REDFree, self-hosted flows that run locally for home automation tinkerers.
Best IFTTT alternative for iPhone and Android
Microsoft Power AutomateIncludes desktop automation for Windows users.
Best IFTTT alternative for working in the browser
ZapierMuch deeper business app coverage and multi-step workflows.
IFTTT alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to IFTTT?
Zapier ranks first right now. Much deeper business app coverage and multi-step workflows. Node-RED and Make follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to IFTTT?
Yes. Zapier (free plan + paid), Node-RED (open source), Make (free plan + paid) and Huginn (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to IFTTT?
Yes: Node-RED and Huginn. Node-RED and Huginn can also be self-hosted.
Which IFTTT alternatives work on Linux?
Node-RED runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from IFTTT?
The complaints we hear most: free plan allows only two Applets; limited logic for business workflows; fewer business app integrations than Zapier.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces IFTTT, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.