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IFTTT

Simple applets that connect apps, smart home devices and services. Pricing, the evidence and the alternatives, checked Oct 2026.

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CH 69Automate workflowsFree tier

Simple applets that connect apps, smart home devices and services.

Best for
Personal and smart-home automations with almost no learning curve.
Red flags
Free is capped at 2 applets; multi-step applets need Pro and AI services need Pro+.
Price
$0 with these limits2 applets, unlimited runsUpgrade: $2.99/mo billed annually (Pro, $35.88/yr)
Opening line: “When I arrive home, turn on the porch light and text my partner.”
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Our take on IFTTT

IFTTT: Simple applets that connect apps, smart home devices and services. Best for personal and smart-home automations with almost no learning curve. Watch out for: free is capped at 2 applets; multi-step applets need Pro and AI services need Pro+. Price: $2.99/mo billed annually (Pro, $35.88/yr) (free tier, checked Oct 2026).

Note: Pro+ is $8.99/mo billed annually ($107.88/yr) with unlimited applets, AI services, multiple accounts and filter code.

Free tierFree tier: 2 applets
Job in a stackAutomate workflows
Cheapest paid planPro, $2.99/mo (billed annually)
Price checked2026-10-17, verified

What IFTTT costs

PlanPriceBillingKey limits
FreeFreefree2 applets, unlimited runs
Pro$2.99/mobilled $35.88/year20 applets, multi-action, webhooks
Pro+$8.99/mobilled $107.88/yearUnlimited applets, AI services, filter code

From ifttt.com/plans, checked 2026-10-17, verified. Prices are before tax and vendors change them often.

What outside sources say

No public benchmark or rating with enough reviews yet, so this one is scored on our own testing and marked unverified.

Our scores: quality 3.5/5, ease 4.5/5, value 5/5 ($0.85 per quality point). Editorial start 3.5/4.5; benchmark adjustment +0, rating adjustment +0. How we rank.

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Questions people ask

Is IFTTT free?

Free tier. Cheapest paid plan: $2.99/mo billed annually (Pro, $35.88/yr) (checked Oct 2026).

What is IFTTT best for?

Personal and smart-home automations with almost no learning curve.

What are the downsides of IFTTT?

Free is capped at 2 applets; multi-step applets need Pro and AI services need Pro+.

What are the best IFTTT alternatives?

Zapier, Make, n8n, Lindy.