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IFTTT vs n8n

IFTTT logo

IFTTT

Software

Automate almost anything with IFTTT

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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n8n

Software

The fair-code workflow automation tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: IFTTT free plan limited to only 2 applets total; n8n starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • They diverge on capability: IFTTT covers If-then applets, n8n covers Workflow automation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IFTTT and n8n actually diverge.

Attributes where IFTTT and n8n differ
AttributeIFTTTn8n
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Docker, Self-hosted
Founded20112019

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 n8n

  • Workflow automation
  • Visual editor
  • Conditional execution
  • Looping
  • Error handling
  • Scheduling
  • REST API
  • 400+ integrations

Both cover

  • Webhooks
  • Cloud deployment

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 n8n
  • Power users requiring 20 applets and multi-action capabilities via Pro plannot n8n
  • Advanced automation with unlimited applets and AI services via Pro+ plannot n8n

n8n

  • Building AI agents and workflow automation for technical teamsnot IFTTT
  • Visual workflow design with capability to write custom JavaScript or Python codenot IFTTT
  • Enterprise deployments with self-hosted or cloud optionsnot IFTTT
  • Integrating 500+ pre-built applications with custom API connectionsnot 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

n8n

  • Starter tier limited to 1 project and 5 concurrent executions
  • Starter and Pro tiers restricted to Cloud hosting only, not self-hosted
  • Business tier requires 6 months minimum commitment at €667/month
  • SSO/SAML/LDAP authentication requires Business or Enterprise tier
  • Dedicated support with SLA available only on Enterprise plan

Pricing, plan by plan

IFTTT

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the IFTTT review.

n8n

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the n8n 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.
IFTTT review

Choose n8n if

  • You need workflow automation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
  • You also want visual editor.
n8n review

Questions people ask

Is IFTTT or n8n better?
Neither clearly leads. IFTTT starts at Free and n8n at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IFTTT or n8n?
IFTTT starts at Free and n8n at Free.
Does IFTTT or n8n run on more platforms?
IFTTT runs on Web, iOS, Android. n8n runs on Web, Docker, Self-hosted.
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 n8n is typically brought in for.
What can IFTTT do that n8n cannot?
IFTTT covers If-then applets, Smart home integration, Social media, Email notifications. n8n covers Workflow automation, Visual editor, Conditional execution, Looping. Both handle Webhooks, Cloud deployment.
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