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IFTTT

Simple 'if this, then that' automations for apps, smart-home devices and personal routines.

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About IFTTT

IFTTT, short for 'If This Then That', is one of the oldest consumer automation services. Its automations, called Applets, link a trigger in one service to actions in others: save Instagram photos to Dropbox, turn on smart lights at sunset, log your location to a spreadsheet, or get a phone notification when an RSS feed updates. It is especially strong for smart-home devices and consumer services, with integrations for many brands of lights, thermostats, cameras and voice assistants, and it has mobile apps for location- and phone-based triggers. A free plan allows a couple of Applets, while low-cost paid plans add more Applets, multi-step actions, filter code, faster checks and AI features. Compared with Zapier or Make, it is less suited to business workflows: logic is limited, there are fewer business apps, and debugging is basic. It runs in the browser with iOS and Android apps. It suits individuals and hobbyists who want small personal automations cheaply.

Best for: Individuals automating smart-home gadgets and personal apps.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Very simple to set up
  • Wide smart-home device support
  • Cheap paid plans

Why people leave

  • Free plan allows only two Applets
  • Limited logic for business workflows
  • Fewer business app integrations than Zapier

Top IFTTT alternatives

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  1. 1Zapier logo
    Zapier

    Much deeper business app coverage and multi-step workflows.

    66.5
  2. 2Node-RED logo
    Node-RED

    Free, self-hosted flows that run locally for home automation tinkerers.

    62.6
  3. 3Make logo
    Make

    More logic and data handling while still offering a free plan.

    59.6
  4. 4Huginn logo
    Huginn

    Self-hosted, open-source agents for monitoring sites and feeds.

    57.2
  5. 5Microsoft Power Automate logo
    Microsoft Power Automate

    Includes desktop automation for Windows users.

    55.3

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IFTTT: common questions

Is IFTTT free?

IFTTT has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes, 2 Applets (checked on IFTTT's own site).

Is IFTTT open source?

No, IFTTT is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Node-RED and Huginn.

What platforms does IFTTT run on?

IFTTT is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to IFTTT?

The highest-ranked IFTTT alternatives right now are Zapier, Node-RED and Make. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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