Remote Work · head to head
Mural vs IFTTT
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Mural the free plan allows 3 editable murals at a time, so working on a fourth means archiving one; IFTTT free plan limited to only 2 applets total
- They diverge on capability: Mural covers Infinite canvas, IFTTT covers If-then applets.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mural and IFTTT actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Remote Work), 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 Mural
- Infinite canvas
- Sticky notes
- Shapes & connectors
- Image uploads
- Real-time collaboration
- Templates
- Voting & feedback
- Slack
Only in IFTTT
- If-then applets
- Webhooks
- Smart home integration
- Social media
- Email notifications
- Data logging
- 650+ services
- Smart home devices
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Mural
- Running collaborative workshops and retrospectives on a shared whiteboardnot IFTTT
- Mapping journeys and diagrams with a distributed teamnot IFTTT
IFTTT
- Casual automation with up to 2 simple applets via free plannot Mural
- Power users requiring 20 applets and multi-action capabilities via Pro plannot Mural
- Advanced automation with unlimited applets and AI services via Pro+ plannot Mural
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Mural
- The free plan allows 3 editable murals at a time, so working on a fourth means archiving one
- Mural AI and the Zoom and Webex integrations require Team+ at $9.99 per member per month billed annually
- SSO and the Okta, Azure and GitHub integrations are Business only at $17.99 per member per month
- Multiple workspaces, SCIM, audit logs and enforced 2FA are Enterprise only with no published price
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Mural
Free- FreeFree
- 1 mural
- Basic shapes
- File uploads
- Team$16/month
- Unlimited murals
- Advanced templates
- Team collaboration
IFTTT
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the IFTTT review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Mural if
- You need infinite canvas.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want sticky notes.
Choose IFTTT if
- You need if-then applets.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want webhooks.
Questions people ask
- Is Mural or IFTTT better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mural starts at Free and IFTTT at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Mural or IFTTT?
- Mural starts at Free and IFTTT at Free.
- Does Mural or IFTTT run on more platforms?
- Mural runs on Web, Ios, Android. IFTTT runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Mural for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Mural best used for?
- Mural is most often used for running collaborative workshops and retrospectives on a shared whiteboard, mapping journeys and diagrams with a distributed team. Of those, running collaborative workshops and retrospectives on a shared whiteboard and mapping journeys and diagrams with a distributed team are not what IFTTT is typically brought in for.
- What can Mural do that IFTTT cannot?
- Mural covers Infinite canvas, Sticky notes, Shapes & connectors, Image uploads. IFTTT covers If-then applets, Webhooks, Smart home integration, Social media. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support.