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Automate.io vs IFTTT

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Automate.io

Software

Connect and automate your cloud applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IFTTT logo

IFTTT

Software

Automate almost anything with IFTTT

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Automate.io no longer exists as a product. automate.io redirects to notion.com, which acquired the company and wound the integration service down; IFTTT free plan limited to only 2 applets total
  • They diverge on capability: Automate.io covers Multi-step automations, IFTTT covers If-then applets.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Automate.io and IFTTT actually diverge.

Attributes where Automate.io and IFTTT differ
AttributeAutomate.ioIFTTT
Pricing modelusage-basedfreemium
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20142011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Automate.io

  • Multi-step automations
  • Conditional logic
  • Data mapping
  • Error handling
  • Scheduling
  • API integrations
  • 500+ apps
  • Slack

Only in IFTTT

  • If-then applets
  • Smart home integration
  • Social media
  • Email notifications
  • Data logging
  • 650+ services
  • Smart home devices
  • Social media

Both cover

  • Webhooks
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Automate.io

  • Workflow Automationnot IFTTT
  • Data Integrationnot IFTTT
  • Process Automationnot IFTTT
  • App Integrationnot IFTTT
  • API Connectivitynot IFTTT

IFTTT

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

Where each one falls short

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

Automate.io

  • No longer exists as a product. automate.io redirects to notion.com, which acquired the company and wound the integration service down
  • Existing automations were not portable to Notion, so users had to rebuild elsewhere

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

Automate.io

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 250 tasks/month
    • 2 automations
  • Starter$15/month
    • 5000 tasks/month
    • Unlimited automations
    • Email support
  • Professional$50/month
    • Unlimited tasks
    • Priority support
    • Advanced features

IFTTT

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the IFTTT review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Automate.io if

  • You need multi-step automations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want conditional logic.
Automate.io review

Choose IFTTT if

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

Questions people ask

Is Automate.io or IFTTT better?
Neither clearly leads. Automate.io starts at Free and IFTTT at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Automate.io or IFTTT?
Automate.io starts at Free and IFTTT at Free.
Does Automate.io or IFTTT run on more platforms?
Automate.io runs on Web, Mobile. IFTTT runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Automate.io for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Automate.io best used for?
Automate.io is most often used for workflow automation, data integration, process automation, app integration. Of those, workflow automation and data integration are not what IFTTT is typically brought in for.
What can Automate.io do that IFTTT cannot?
Automate.io covers Multi-step automations, Conditional logic, Data mapping, Error handling. IFTTT covers If-then applets, Smart home integration, Social media, Email notifications. Both handle Webhooks, Cloud deployment, Web support, Mobile support.
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