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IFTTT vs TP-Link Kasa

IFTTT logo

IFTTT

Software

Automate almost anything with IFTTT

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TP-Link Kasa logo

TP-Link Kasa

Software

Affordable smart home devices with easy setup

From
On request
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; TP-Link Kasa devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD
  • They diverge on capability: IFTTT covers If-then applets, TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IFTTT and TP-Link Kasa actually diverge.

Attributes where IFTTT and TP-Link Kasa differ
AttributeIFTTTTP-Link Kasa
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidIOS, Android, Web
Founded20111996

Identical on both: 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 TP-Link Kasa

  • Affordable
  • No Hub Required
  • Energy Monitoring
  • Scheduling
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • SmartThings
  • IFTTT

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

TP-Link Kasa

  • Energy monitoringnot IFTTT
  • Automationnot IFTTT
  • Voice controlnot IFTTT
  • Budget smart homenot 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

TP-Link Kasa

  • Devices are sold individually rather than as a subscription, for example the Smart Video Doorbell Camera costs 49.99 USD and the 4-pack Smart Light Bulb costs 39.99 USD

Pricing, plan by plan

IFTTT

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the IFTTT review.

TP-Link Kasa

On request
  • Smart Plug$10/month
    • WiFi
    • Voice control
    • Scheduling
  • Smart Switch$20/month
    • In-wall installation
    • Dimming
    • 3-way support

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 TP-Link Kasa if

  • You need affordable.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want no hub required.
TP-Link Kasa review

Questions people ask

Is IFTTT or TP-Link Kasa better?
Neither clearly leads. IFTTT starts at Free and TP-Link Kasa at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IFTTT or TP-Link Kasa?
IFTTT has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for IFTTT and On request for TP-Link Kasa.
Does IFTTT or TP-Link Kasa run on more platforms?
IFTTT runs on Web, iOS, Android. TP-Link Kasa runs on IOS, Android, Web.
Can I use IFTTT for free?
Yes. IFTTT has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TP-Link Kasa starts at On request.
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 TP-Link Kasa is typically brought in for.
What can IFTTT do that TP-Link Kasa cannot?
IFTTT covers If-then applets, Webhooks, Smart home integration, Social media. TP-Link Kasa covers Affordable, No Hub Required, Energy Monitoring, Scheduling. Both handle Web support.
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