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Self-hosted alternatives to IFTTT

The IFTTT listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 10 of the 40 other automation tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

IFTTT has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year). 9 of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from IFTTT

  1. 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.
    n8n vs IFTTTn8n pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Huginn vs IFTTTHuginn pricing and details

  3. Tines

    Workflow automation and AI agents for security and IT teams

    • Only IFTTT lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Tines is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Tines also covers AI agents.
    Tines pricing and details

  4. BuildShip

    Visual builder for backend workflows, APIs and AI agents

    • BuildShip starts at $19 per workspace / month, billed yearly ($225); $25 billed monthly. IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
    • IFTTT has a free plan. BuildShip does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only IFTTT lists iOS and Android apps.
    • BuildShip is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    BuildShip pricing and details

  5. Robomotion

    RPA platform for building workflows, AI agents and apps

    • Robomotion starts at $49 / month for Solo, or $40.83 / month billed annually. IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
    • Only Robomotion lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only IFTTT lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Robomotion is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Robomotion pricing and details

  6. Activepieces

    Open-source automation with flows, AI agents and tables

    • Activepieces starts at $16 / month flat, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly), for up to 5 users. IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
    • Only IFTTT lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Activepieces is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Activepieces also covers databases and AI agents.
    Activepieces pricing and details

  7. UiPath

    Enterprise platform for RPA, AI agents and process orchestration

    • UiPath starts at $25 per month (Basic plan; billing basis not stated). IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
    • Only UiPath lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only IFTTT lists iOS and Android apps.
    • UiPath is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    UiPath pricing and details

  8. Skyvern

    Open-source AI agents that automate workflows in the browser

    • Skyvern starts at $29 / month for 30,000 credits (Hobby). IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
    • Only IFTTT lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Skyvern is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Skyvern also covers AI agents and no-code.
    Skyvern pricing and details

  9. Windmill

    Open-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps

    • Windmill starts at $10 per seat / month (Cloud Team); self-hosted Pro from $48 / month. IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
    • Only IFTTT lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Windmill is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Windmill also covers AI agents and app builder.
    Windmill pricing and details

  10. Node-RED

    Open-source, flow-based programming tool for event-driven apps

    • Node-RED is free. IFTTT starts at $2.99 / month, billed annually ($35.88 per year).
    • Only Node-RED lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only IFTTT lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Node-RED is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Node-RED pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to IFTTT?

Yes. n8n, Huginn, Tines, BuildShip, Robomotion, Activepieces, UiPath, Skyvern and 2 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can IFTTT be self-hosted?

The IFTTT listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these automation tools are free?

n8n, Huginn, Tines, Robomotion, Activepieces, UiPath, Skyvern, Windmill and 1 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to IFTTT: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.