Software · head to head
IFTTT vs Make
The short version
- Each has a real cost: IFTTT free plan limited to only 2 applets total; Make free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month
- They diverge on capability: IFTTT covers If-then applets, Make covers Visual workflow builder.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which IFTTT and Make actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 IFTTT
- If-then applets
- Smart home integration
- Social media
- Email notifications
- Data logging
- 650+ services
- Smart home devices
- Social media
Only in Make
- Visual workflow builder
- API connectors
- Conditional logic
- Data transformation
- Error handling
- Scheduling
- Team collaboration
- 1000+ apps
Both cover
- Webhooks
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
IFTTT
- Casual automation with up to 2 simple applets via free plannot Make
- Power users requiring 20 applets and multi-action capabilities via Pro plannot Make
- Advanced automation with unlimited applets and AI services via Pro+ plannot Make
Make
- Automating integrations between 3,000+ pre-built applicationsnot IFTTT
- Building AI agents and workflow automation without extensive codingnot IFTTT
- Enterprise automation with GDPR, SOC 2 Type II compliancenot IFTTT
- Rapid deployment of automations from concept to livenot IFTTT
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Make
- Free tier limited to 1,000 credits per month
- Free tier restricted to 2 active scenarios maximum
- Free tier enforces 15-minute minimum scheduling interval
- Credit-based model means costs scale with usage volume, not just features
Pricing, plan by plan
IFTTT
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the IFTTT review.
Make
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Make review.
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Make if
- You need visual workflow builder.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want api connectors.
Questions people ask
- Is IFTTT or Make better?
- Neither clearly leads. IFTTT starts at Free and Make at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, IFTTT or Make?
- IFTTT starts at Free and Make at Free.
- Does IFTTT or Make run on more platforms?
- IFTTT runs on Web, iOS, Android. Make runs on Web.
- Can I use IFTTT for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is IFTTT best used for?
- IFTTT is most often used for casual automation with up to 2 simple applets via free plan, power users requiring 20 applets and multi-action capabilities via pro plan, advanced automation with unlimited applets and ai services via pro+ plan. Of those, casual automation with up to 2 simple applets via free plan and power users requiring 20 applets and multi-action capabilities via pro plan are not what Make is typically brought in for.
- What can IFTTT do that Make cannot?
- IFTTT covers If-then applets, Smart home integration, Social media, Email notifications. Make covers Visual workflow builder, API connectors, Conditional logic, Data transformation. Both handle Webhooks, Cloud deployment, Web support.