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IFTTT vs Run The World

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IFTTT

Software

Automate almost anything with IFTTT

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Run The World

Software

Interactive virtual events platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: IFTTT free plan limited to only 2 applets total; Run The World the Internet Archive's capture of Run The World's pricing page on 8 December 2021 listed Free with up to 50 attendees and 1 session per event, Pro at $79/month billed annually ($99 monthly) with up to 500 registrations and 3 sessions per event, and Business by contact only; ticketing carried a 15% service fee on Free and Pro or 4% on Business, plus a $1 minimum fee per paid ticket and a 2.9% plus $0.30 Stripe processing fee.
  • They diverge on capability: IFTTT covers If-then applets, Run The World covers Speed networking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IFTTT and Run The World actually diverge.

Attributes where IFTTT and Run The World differ
AttributeIFTTTRun The World
Founded20112018

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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
  • Webhooks
  • Smart home integration
  • Social media
  • Email notifications
  • Data logging
  • 650+ services
  • Smart home devices

Only in Run The World

  • Speed networking
  • Roundtables
  • Virtual expo
  • Live streaming
  • Social lounge
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Zapier

Both cover

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

Run The World

  • Event planningnot IFTTT
  • Ticket salesnot IFTTT
  • Attendee managementnot IFTTT
  • Virtual eventsnot IFTTT
  • Event marketingnot 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

Run The World

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Run The World's pricing page on 8 December 2021 listed Free with up to 50 attendees and 1 session per event, Pro at $79/month billed annually ($99 monthly) with up to 500 registrations and 3 sessions per event, and Business by contact only; ticketing carried a 15% service fee on Free and Pro or 4% on Business, plus a $1 minimum fee per paid ticket and a 2.9% plus $0.30 Stripe processing fee.

Pricing, plan by plan

IFTTT

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the IFTTT review.

Run The World

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 50 attendees
    • Basic features
    • 1-hour events
  • Pro$149/month
    • 500 attendees
    • Speed networking
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$499/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Expo hall
    • API access

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 Run The World if

  • You need speed networking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want roundtables.
Run The World review

Questions people ask

Is IFTTT or Run The World better?
Neither clearly leads. IFTTT starts at Free and Run The World at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IFTTT or Run The World?
IFTTT starts at Free and Run The World at Free.
Does IFTTT or Run The World run on more platforms?
IFTTT runs on Web, iOS, Android. Run The World runs on Web, Ios, Android.
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 Run The World is typically brought in for.
What can IFTTT do that Run The World cannot?
IFTTT covers If-then applets, Webhooks, Smart home integration, Social media. Run The World covers Speed networking, Roundtables, Virtual expo, Live streaming. Both handle Web support.
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