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IFTTT vs MuleSoft

IFTTT logo

IFTTT

Remote Work

Automate almost anything with IFTTT

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MuleSoft logo

MuleSoft

Automation & Integration

Integration platform as a service (iPaaS) with robust API management

From
$1500/monthly
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only IFTTT has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: IFTTT free plan limited to only 2 applets total; MuleSoft listed on UK G-Cloud at £6.39 per user per month for the Salesforce MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, via reseller Skyflo Digital Ltd
  • They diverge on capability: IFTTT covers If-then applets, MuleSoft covers API Gateway.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IFTTT and MuleSoft actually diverge.

Attributes where IFTTT and MuleSoft differ
AttributeIFTTTMuleSoft
Starting priceFree$1500/monthly
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidCloud, On-premises, Hybrid
CategoryRemote WorkAutomation & Integration
Founded20111999

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 IFTTT

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

Only in MuleSoft

  • API Gateway
  • API Design
  • Integration Platform
  • Salesforce
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • AWS
  • ServiceNow

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 MuleSoft
  • Power users requiring 20 applets and multi-action capabilities via Pro plannot MuleSoft
  • Advanced automation with unlimited applets and AI services via Pro+ plannot MuleSoft

MuleSoft

  • API Developmentnot IFTTT
  • API Gatewaynot IFTTT
  • API Testingnot IFTTT
  • API Documentationnot IFTTT
  • Microservicesnot 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

MuleSoft

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £6.39 per user per month for the Salesforce MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, via reseller Skyflo Digital Ltd

Pricing, plan by plan

IFTTT

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the IFTTT review.

MuleSoft

$1500/monthly
  • Starter$1500/monthly
    • API gateway
    • Design center
    • Basic integration
  • Professional$3500/monthly
    • Advanced integration
    • Analytics
    • Team collaboration
  • Enterprise$undefined/monthly
    • Full Anypoint platform
    • Custom SLA
    • Advanced security

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 webhooks.
IFTTT review

Choose MuleSoft if

  • You need api gateway.
  • You work on Cloud, On-premises, Hybrid.
  • You also want api design.
MuleSoft review

Questions people ask

Is IFTTT or MuleSoft better?
Neither clearly leads. IFTTT starts at Free and MuleSoft at $1500/monthly, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IFTTT or MuleSoft?
IFTTT has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for IFTTT and $1500/monthly for MuleSoft.
Does IFTTT or MuleSoft run on more platforms?
IFTTT runs on Web, iOS, Android. MuleSoft runs on Cloud, On-premises, Hybrid.
Can I use IFTTT for free?
Yes. IFTTT has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MuleSoft starts at $1500/monthly.
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 MuleSoft is typically brought in for.
What can IFTTT do that MuleSoft cannot?
IFTTT covers If-then applets, Webhooks, Smart home integration, Social media. MuleSoft covers API Gateway, API Design, Integration Platform, Salesforce.
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