IFTTT Review
Verdict: IFTTT earns 4.2/5 from 3,100 reviews, ranking #5 of 5 AI automation tools we track. It suits Consumers & smart-home users best. Very easy is its standout strength, while limited multi-step logic is the main trade-off to weigh.
Our take on IFTTT
IFTTT (If This Then That) focuses on simple, single-trigger automations across consumer apps and smart-home devices. Easy and cheap for personal automation.
Key features
- Simple applets
- Smart-home support
- Mobile triggers
- AI applets
- Wide consumer app support
Pros & cons
Pros
- Very easy
- Great for smart home
- Cheap
Cons
- Limited multi-step logic
- Not built for business ops
Who IFTTT is for
A good fit if…
- • You are consumers & smart-home users.
- • Your use case is smart-home routines.
- • Your use case is personal automation.
- • Your use case is social posting.
- • Very easy matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Limited multi-step logic would be a dealbreaker.
- • Not built for business ops would be a dealbreaker.
IFTTT pricing
Full pricing breakdown →| Plan | Price | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | — |
| ProPopular | $3/mo | $36 |
| Pro+ | $5/mo | $60 |
How IFTTT compares
| Measure | IFTTT | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Starting price | Free | — |
| Rank by rating | #5 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 4 of 4 offer one |
Integrations
Alternatives to consider
All IFTTT alternatives →Bottom line on IFTTT
4.2/5 · Freemium · best for Consumers & smart-home users
Frequently asked questions
Is IFTTT worth it?+
IFTTT is rated 4.2/5 across 3,100 reviews and is best suited to Consumers & smart-home users. Very easy is the standout strength; the main trade-off is limited multi-step logic.
What do users like most about IFTTT?+
Very easy, Great for smart home, Cheap.
What are the downsides of IFTTT?+
Limited multi-step logic, Not built for business ops. Whether these matter depends on your use case — see who it is and isn't for above.
How much does IFTTT cost?+
IFTTT offers a free plan, with paid plans from $3/mo.
How does IFTTT compare with other AI automation tools?+
Among the 5 AI automation tools we track, IFTTT ranks #5 by rating (4.2/5 vs a 4.6/5 category average).
What is IFTTT best used for?+
Smart-home routines, Personal automation, Social posting.