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IFTTT alternatives
IFTTT compared with 11 alternatives: Zapier, Make, n8n, Apple Shortcuts, Automate and 6 more.
IFTTT has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year). 9 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFTTTThis tool | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zapier | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Make | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| n8n | Free plan · from €20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Apple Shortcuts | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| Automate | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | Yes | Android |
| Google Workspace Studio | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Huginn | Free | Free | Web, Linux |
| MacroDroid | Free plan · from $1.49 | Yes | Android |
| OttoKit | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web |
| Pushcut | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | iOS |
| Tasker | Free trial · from $4.49 one-time | Trial only | Android |
How each one differs from IFTTT
- Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Zapier
Workflow automation across 9,000+ apps, with AI agents
- Zapier starts at $19.99 / month, billed annually, for 750 tasks ($29.99 billed monthly). IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
- Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
- Only IFTTT lists iOS and Android apps.
- Zapier also covers databases.
- IFTTT also covers templates.
Suits: Connecting a wide range of cloud apps, including less common ones
- Free plan · from $9/mo
Make
Visual automation builder for multi-step scenarios and AI agents
- Make starts at $9 / month, billed annually, for 5,000 credits. IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
- IFTTT also covers templates.
Suits: Building multi-step, branching automations on a visual canvas
- Free plan · from €20/mo
n8n
Workflow automation and AI agents you can self-host
- n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter). IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
- Only IFTTT lists iOS and Android apps.
- n8n is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- IFTTT also covers templates.
Suits: Technical teams that want to host their automation on their own servers
- Free
Apple Shortcuts
Free automation app for iPhone, iPad and Mac, built by Apple
- Apple Shortcuts is free. IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
- Only Apple Shortcuts lists a macOS app.
- Only IFTTT lists a web app.
- Only IFTTT lists an Android app.
- Apple Shortcuts also covers no-code.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac owners automating tasks across Apple's apps
- Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Automate
Android automation app that builds tasks as flowcharts
- Automate starts at $4.99 one-time in-app purchase. IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
- Only IFTTT lists a web app.
- Only IFTTT lists an iOS app.
- Automate can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Automate also covers no-code.
Suits: Android users who prefer drawing an automation as a flowchart
- Free trial · from $7/mo
Google Workspace Studio
AI flow builder for Gmail, Drive, Chat and other Workspace apps
- Google Workspace Studio starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
- IFTTT has a free plan. Google Workspace Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only IFTTT lists iOS and Android apps.
- Google Workspace Studio also covers AI agents and no-code.
Suits: Organizations that already pay for Google Workspace
- Free
Huginn
Open-source agents that watch the web and act, on your own server
- Huginn is free. IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
- Only Huginn lists a Linux app.
- Only IFTTT lists iOS and Android apps.
- Huginn is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- IFTTT also covers templates.
Suits: Developers who want their automation data kept on a server they control
- Free plan · from $1.49
MacroDroid
Android automation app built on triggers, actions and constraints
- MacroDroid starts at $1.49 - $10.00 per item in-app; the Pro upgrade is a one-time payment. IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
- Only IFTTT lists a web app.
- Only IFTTT lists an iOS app.
- MacroDroid can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MacroDroid also covers no-code.
Suits: Android users new to automation who want ready-made macros
- Free plan · from $9/mo
OttoKit
No-code workflow automation with AI agents and a WordPress plugin
- OttoKit starts at $9 / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
- Only IFTTT lists iOS and Android apps.
- OttoKit also covers databases, AI agents, no-code and forms.
Suits: WordPress and WooCommerce site owners automating plugins and orders
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Pushcut
Smart notifications, widgets and a server for Apple Shortcuts
- Pushcut starts at $1.99 / month for Pro, or $17.99 per year. IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
- Only IFTTT lists a web app.
- Only IFTTT lists an Android app.
- Pushcut can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- IFTTT also covers templates.
Suits: Shortcuts and HomeKit users who want notifications with action buttons
- Free trial · from $4.49 one-time
Tasker
Android automation app driven by profiles, contexts and tasks
- Tasker starts at $4.49 one-time purchase on Google Play. IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
- IFTTT has a free plan. Tasker does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only IFTTT lists a web app.
- Only IFTTT lists an iOS app.
- Tasker can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Android users who want detailed control over how their phone behaves
Limits worth knowing in IFTTT
- The Free plan allows only 2 Applets, and Pro stops at 20.
- Multi-action Applets and Webhooks need Pro; queries, filter code and AI services need Pro+.
- Free Applets run at standard speeds; the fastest speeds are reserved for paid plans.
- IFTTT's terms say it offers no refunds or credits, and subscriptions renew automatically.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to IFTTT?
The alternatives to IFTTT in this directory are Zapier, Make, n8n, Apple Shortcuts, Automate, Google Workspace Studio, Huginn, MacroDroid, OttoKit, Pushcut and Tasker. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with IFTTT.
Is there a free alternative to IFTTT?
Yes. Apple Shortcuts and Huginn are free to use. Zapier, Make, n8n, Automate, MacroDroid, OttoKit and Pushcut have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which IFTTT alternatives work on macOS?
The IFTTT listing does not include a macOS app. Apple Shortcuts lists one.
Which IFTTT alternatives work on Linux?
The IFTTT listing does not include a Linux app. Huginn lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to IFTTT?
Huginn is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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