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Crestron vs IFTTT

Crestron logo

Crestron

Smart Home

Enterprise-grade control and automation technology

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
IFTTT logo

IFTTT

Remote Work

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: Crestron no published pricing or pricing tiers; no specific product prices disclosed.; IFTTT free plan limited to only 2 applets total
  • They diverge on capability: Crestron covers Enterprise Control, IFTTT covers If-then applets.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Crestron and IFTTT actually diverge.

Attributes where Crestron and IFTTT differ
AttributeCrestronIFTTT
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsControl systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screensWeb, iOS, Android
CategorySmart HomeRemote Work
Founded19712011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Crestron

  • Enterprise Control
  • Powerful Programming
  • Extensive Integration
  • Reliability
  • 5000+ devices
  • Custom protocols
  • Web/Mobile apps
  • Touch panels

Only in IFTTT

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

What people use each for

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

Crestron

  • Conference room automationnot IFTTT
  • Building managementnot IFTTT
  • Campus-wide controlnot IFTTT
  • Corporate AVnot IFTTT

IFTTT

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

Where each one falls short

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

Crestron

  • No published pricing or pricing tiers; no specific product prices disclosed.
  • The pricing page only announces a 10% global price increase effective March 1, 2022, without listing actual prices.

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

Crestron

On request
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Programming tools
    • Device control
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$10000/month
    • Large deployments
    • Custom solutions
    • Enterprise support

IFTTT

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 Applets maximum
    • Standard Applet speeds
    • DIY or published Applets access
  • Pro$2.99/month
    • 20 Applets maximum
    • Fastest Applet speeds
    • Multi-action Applets
  • Pro+ (Annual)$35.88/year
    • Equivalent to $2.99/month with 40% annual discount
  • Pro+$8.99/month
    • Unlimited Applets
    • All Pro features included
    • Fastest Applet speeds

Which should you pick?

Choose Crestron if

  • You need enterprise control.
  • You work on Control systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screens.
  • You also want powerful programming.
Crestron 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 Crestron or IFTTT better?
Neither clearly leads. Crestron 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, Crestron or IFTTT?
IFTTT has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Crestron and Free for IFTTT.
Does Crestron or IFTTT run on more platforms?
Crestron runs on Control systems, Mobile apps, Web interfaces, Touch screens. 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. Crestron starts at On request.
What is Crestron best used for?
Crestron is most often used for conference room automation, building management, campus-wide control, corporate av. Of those, conference room automation and building management are not what IFTTT is typically brought in for.
What can Crestron do that IFTTT cannot?
Crestron covers Enterprise Control, Powerful Programming, Extensive Integration, Reliability. IFTTT covers If-then applets, Webhooks, Smart home integration, Social media.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Crestron: How much do Crestron products cost?

Crestron does not publish specific product pricing or pricing tiers on their website. Customers must contact Crestron directly for pricing information on AV control systems and related products.

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IFTTT: Is there a free version of IFTTT?

Yes, IFTTT offers a free tier that allows users to create up to 2 Applets with standard speeds and unlimited runs. The free plan includes DIY or published Applets access, a mobile app, and 30 days of onboarding support.

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Crestron: What was Crestron's most recent price change?

Crestron implemented a 10% global price increase effective March 1, 2022 on all products and services. Orders placed before March 1, 2022 that shipped by December 31, 2022 were honored at prior pricing. No retroactive increases applied to existing orders.

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IFTTT: How much does IFTTT Pro cost?

IFTTT Pro costs $2.99/month (or $35.88/year with 40% annual savings). Pro users get up to 20 Applets with fastest speeds, multi-action Applets, Webhooks access, Twitter Applets, and customer support.

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IFTTT: What does the IFTTT Pro+ tier include?

IFTTT Pro+ costs $8.99/month ($107.88/year with 40% annual discount). It includes unlimited Applets, all Pro features, AI services access, multiple account connections per service, query and filter code capabilities, and prioritized customer support.

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