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IFTTT vs Zapier

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IFTTT

Software

Automate almost anything with IFTTT

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Zapier

Software

Automate your work across 7,000+ app integrations

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: IFTTT free plan limited to only 2 applets total; Zapier the free plan allows 100 tasks per month and only two-step Zaps, one trigger and one action
  • They diverge on capability: IFTTT covers If-then applets, Zapier covers App integrations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IFTTT and Zapier actually diverge.

Attributes where IFTTT and Zapier differ
AttributeIFTTTZapier
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Api

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2011).

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 Zapier

  • App integrations
  • Workflow automation
  • Trigger-based actions
  • Multi-step Zaps
  • Data formatting
  • Conditional logic
  • Error handling
  • Team collaboration

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

Zapier

  • Lead managementnot IFTTT
  • Data synchronizationnot IFTTT
  • Email automationnot IFTTT
  • Social media postingnot IFTTT
  • Customer onboardingnot 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

Zapier

  • The free plan allows 100 tasks per month and only two-step Zaps, one trigger and one action
  • Multi-step Zaps, filters, paths, webhooks and the formatter all require a paid plan
  • Premium app connectors are withheld from the free plan
  • Free Zaps poll for new data every 15 minutes against 2 minutes on Professional and 1 minute on Team
  • Paying monthly rather than annually costs 50 percent more, so the 2,000-task Professional plan is $73.50 a month instead of $49

Pricing, plan by plan

IFTTT

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the IFTTT review.

Zapier

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 100 tasks/month
    • 5 Zaps
    • Two-step Zaps
  • Starter$19.99/month
    • 750 tasks/month
    • 20 Zaps
    • Multi-step Zaps
  • Professional$49/month
    • 2,000 tasks/month
    • Unlimited Zaps
    • Custom logic

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 Zapier if

  • You need app integrations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want workflow automation.
Zapier review

Questions people ask

Is IFTTT or Zapier better?
Neither clearly leads. IFTTT starts at Free and Zapier at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IFTTT or Zapier?
IFTTT starts at Free and Zapier at Free.
Does IFTTT or Zapier run on more platforms?
IFTTT runs on Web, iOS, Android. Zapier runs on Web, Api.
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 Zapier is typically brought in for.
What can IFTTT do that Zapier cannot?
IFTTT covers If-then applets, Webhooks, Smart home integration, Social media. Zapier covers App integrations, Workflow automation, Trigger-based actions, Multi-step Zaps. Both handle Cloud deployment.
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