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August Smart Lock vs IFTTT

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August Smart Lock

Software

Smart locks that work with your existing deadbolt

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IFTTT logo

IFTTT

Software

Automate almost anything with IFTTT

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only IFTTT has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: August Smart Lock entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality; IFTTT free plan limited to only 2 applets total
  • They diverge on capability: August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, IFTTT covers If-then applets.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which August Smart Lock and IFTTT actually diverge.

Attributes where August Smart Lock and IFTTT differ
AttributeAugust Smart LockIFTTT
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20122011

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 August Smart Lock

  • Retrofit Design
  • Auto-Unlock
  • Guest Access
  • Activity Log
  • 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.

August Smart Lock

  • Keyless entrynot IFTTT
  • Guest accessnot IFTTT
  • Remote unlocknot IFTTT
  • Activity monitoringnot IFTTT

IFTTT

  • Casual automation with up to 2 simple applets via free plannot August Smart Lock
  • Power users requiring 20 applets and multi-action capabilities via Pro plannot August Smart Lock
  • Advanced automation with unlimited applets and AI services via Pro+ plannot August Smart Lock

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

August Smart Lock

  • Entry-level August Smart Lock ($149.99) has no built-in Wi-Fi and requires a separate Connect Wi-Fi Bridge for remote functionality

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

August Smart Lock

On request
  • Smart Lock$149/month
    • Auto-lock
    • Auto-unlock
    • Guest access
  • WiFi Smart Lock$249/month
    • Built-in WiFi
    • Remote access
    • DoorSense

IFTTT

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the IFTTT review.

Which should you pick?

Choose August Smart Lock if

  • You need retrofit design.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want auto-unlock.
August Smart Lock review

Choose IFTTT if

  • You need if-then applets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want webhooks.
IFTTT review

Questions people ask

Is August Smart Lock or IFTTT better?
Neither clearly leads. August Smart Lock 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, August Smart Lock or IFTTT?
IFTTT has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for August Smart Lock and Free for IFTTT.
Does August Smart Lock or IFTTT run on more platforms?
August Smart Lock runs on IOS, Android, Web. 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. August Smart Lock starts at On request.
What is August Smart Lock best used for?
August Smart Lock is most often used for keyless entry, guest access, remote unlock, activity monitoring. Of those, keyless entry and guest access are not what IFTTT is typically brought in for.
What can August Smart Lock do that IFTTT cannot?
August Smart Lock covers Retrofit Design, Auto-Unlock, Guest Access, Activity Log. IFTTT covers If-then applets, Webhooks, Smart home integration, Social media. Both handle Web support.
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