Software · head to head
Arlo vs IFTTT

Arlo
Software
Wire-free security cameras with cloud intelligence
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only IFTTT has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Arlo without an Arlo Secure subscription the cameras are limited to live streaming and two-way audio, with no cloud video history; IFTTT free plan limited to only 2 applets total
- They diverge on capability: Arlo covers Wire-Free, IFTTT covers If-then applets.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Arlo and IFTTT actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Arlo
- Wire-Free
- 4K Video
- AI Detection
- Color Night Vision
- Alexa
- Google Home
- HomeKit
- SmartThings
Only in IFTTT
- If-then applets
- Webhooks
- Smart home integration
- Social media
- Email notifications
- Data logging
- 650+ services
- Smart home devices
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Arlo
- Wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight camerasnot IFTTT
- Cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detectionnot IFTTT
- Professionally monitored home security through the Arlo appnot IFTTT
IFTTT
- Casual automation with up to 2 simple applets via free plannot Arlo
- Power users requiring 20 applets and multi-action capabilities via Pro plannot Arlo
- Advanced automation with unlimited applets and AI services via Pro+ plannot Arlo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Arlo
- Without an Arlo Secure subscription the cameras are limited to live streaming and two-way audio, with no cloud video history
- Video history, Activity Zones and Advanced Detection require the paid Arlo Plus plan
- 24/7 Professional Monitoring and 24/7 Emergency Response are only on the Premium plan
- 24/7 continuous recording is an add-on to Premium and covers up to three cameras only
- Unlimited camera plans apply only to Arlo cameras at a single residential location on the same account
- Cameras must be bought as hardware before any plan applies, and the included plan is a trial that ends
IFTTT
- Free plan limited to only 2 applets total
- Free plan applets run at standard speed; fastest speeds require Pro tier
- Free plan excludes webhooks, multi-action applets, and Twitter integrations
- Free plan limited to 30-day onboarding support; paid plans offer ongoing customer support
Pricing, plan by plan
Arlo
On request- Arlo Secure$2.99/month
- 30-day cloud
- AI detection
- 1 camera
- Arlo Secure Plus$14.99/month
- Unlimited cameras
- 24/7 recording
- E911
IFTTT
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the IFTTT review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Arlo if
- You need wire-free.
- You work on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays.
- You also want 4k video.
Choose IFTTT if
- You need if-then applets.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want webhooks.
Questions people ask
- Is Arlo or IFTTT better?
- Neither clearly leads. Arlo starts at On request and IFTTT at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Arlo or IFTTT?
- IFTTT has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Arlo and Free for IFTTT.
- Does Arlo or IFTTT run on more platforms?
- Arlo runs on IOS, Android, Web, Smart Displays. IFTTT runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use IFTTT for free?
- Yes. IFTTT has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Arlo starts at On request.
- What is Arlo best used for?
- Arlo is most often used for wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight cameras, cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detection, professionally monitored home security through the arlo app. Of those, wire-free home security cameras, video doorbells and floodlight cameras and cloud recorded video history with person, vehicle and package detection are not what IFTTT is typically brought in for.
- What can Arlo do that IFTTT cannot?
- Arlo covers Wire-Free, 4K Video, AI Detection, Color Night Vision. IFTTT covers If-then applets, Webhooks, Smart home integration, Social media. Both handle Web support.
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