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IFTTT vs Workato

IFTTT logo

IFTTT

Remote Work

Automate almost anything with IFTTT

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Workato logo

Workato

Automation & Integration

The enterprise integration platform

From
$99/month
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; Workato the pricing page names four product lines, Enterprise iPaaS, Agentic solutions, API Management and Data Orchestration, and publishes no figure for any of them, gating all of it behind Schedule a demo
  • They diverge on capability: IFTTT covers If-then applets, Workato covers Process orchestration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IFTTT and Workato actually diverge.

Attributes where IFTTT and Workato differ
AttributeIFTTTWorkato
Starting priceFree$99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, On-premise
CategoryRemote WorkAutomation & Integration
Founded20112014

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 Workato

  • Process orchestration
  • Master data management
  • Integration templates
  • Real-time sync
  • Error handling
  • Monitoring
  • API management
  • Workflow analytics

Both cover

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

Workato

  • Workflow Automationnot IFTTT
  • Data Integrationnot IFTTT
  • Process Automationnot IFTTT
  • App Integrationnot IFTTT
  • API Connectivitynot 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

Workato

  • The pricing page names four product lines, Enterprise iPaaS, Agentic solutions, API Management and Data Orchestration, and publishes no figure for any of them, gating all of it behind Schedule a demo

Pricing, plan by plan

IFTTT

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the IFTTT review.

Workato

$99/month
  • Starter$99/month
    • Up to 50 recipes
    • Basic integrations
    • Email support
  • Professional$299/month
    • Unlimited recipes
    • Premium integrations
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise$999/month
    • Custom SLA
    • Dedicated support
    • 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 Workato if

  • You need process orchestration.
  • You work on Web, On-premise.
  • You also want master data management.
Workato review

Questions people ask

Is IFTTT or Workato better?
Neither clearly leads. IFTTT starts at Free and Workato at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IFTTT or Workato?
IFTTT has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for IFTTT and $99/month for Workato.
Does IFTTT or Workato run on more platforms?
IFTTT runs on Web, iOS, Android. Workato runs on Web, On-premise.
Can I use IFTTT for free?
Yes. IFTTT has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Workato starts at $99/month.
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 Workato is typically brought in for.
What can IFTTT do that Workato cannot?
IFTTT covers If-then applets, Webhooks, Smart home integration, Social media. Workato covers Process orchestration, Master data management, Integration templates, Real-time sync. Both handle Cloud deployment.
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