IFTTT
Streamline tasks across apps and devices effortlessly.. [Freemium]
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What is IFTTT?
IFTTT is a no-code automation platform that connects apps, devices, and services into workflows called Applets. It lets you choose a trigger, then define an action, so everyday tasks can run automatically without coding.
The website emphasizes quick setup, with ready-made Applets you can enable in a minute or create your own. It supports a large library of integrations across productivity, smart home, social, and business tools, and it also offers AI-powered automations for tasks like summarizing, translating, and transforming information.
IFTTT is designed for people who want to save time and reduce repetitive work. That includes casual users, smart home owners, small business owners, creators, and teams that need simple cross-app workflows.
The platform also has developer-oriented capabilities on higher tiers, including queries, filter code, multiple accounts per service, and access to IFTTT’s Platform for expanding an API’s reach. Its mobile apps are a major part of the experience, making it usable from anywhere.
IFTTT pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
IFTTT offers three plans: Free at $0.00 forever, Pro at $2.99/month or $35.88 billed annually, and Pro+ at $8.99/month or $107.88 billed annually. The Free plan includes 2 Applets, standard Applet speeds, DIY or published Applets, unlimited Applet runs, free mobile app access, simple no-code integrations, and 30-day onboarding support. Pro adds 20 Applets, fastest Applet speeds, multi-action Applets, Webhooks, Twitter Applets, increased rate limits, exclusive triggers and actions, and customer support. Pro+ includes unlimited Applets plus AI services, multiple accounts per service, queries and filter code, prioritized support, and access to developer tools. Paid plans include a 7-day free trial if you have not already had one, and you can change plans at any time.
IFTTT pros
- No-code automation setup
- Simple trigger-and-action model
- Huge library of ready-made Applets
- Works with 1000+ services
- Supports smart home devices
- Useful for productivity workflows
- Includes AI-powered automations
- Multiple actions in one Applet
- Queries and filter code on Pro+
- Webhooks support
- Twitter/X Applets on paid plans
- Connect multiple accounts per service
- Fast Applet speeds on paid plans
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- Community Applets to reuse
- Can refine timing with delays
- Useful for business and personal use
- Developer platform access on Pro+
- Free plan available forever
- 7-day trial for paid plans
IFTTT cons
- Free plan limited to 2 Applets
- Free tier has standard Applet speeds only
- Multi-action Applets require paid plans
- Webhooks require a paid plan
- Twitter/X Applets require a paid plan
- Advanced logic is reserved for Pro+
- Some services have rate limits
- Paid tiers can still have service-specific usage caps
Frequently asked questions about IFTTT
What is IFTTT?
IFTTT is a connectivity platform that helps you link apps and devices together with automations called Applets. You pick a trigger and an action, and IFTTT runs the workflow for you without requiring code.
How do Applets work?
An Applet connects two or more apps or devices. A trigger starts the automation, and an action happens afterward, such as saving a file, sending a notification, or creating a calendar event.
Do I need to code to use IFTTT?
No. The core platform is built for no-code automation, so most users can build workflows through a simple interface. Advanced features like filter code and queries are available on Pro+ for people who want more control.
What does the Free plan include?
The Free plan is designed as a starting point for automation. It includes 2 Applets, standard Applet speeds, DIY or published Applets, unlimited Applet runs, free mobile app access, simple no-code integrations, and 30-day onboarding support.
What do I get with Pro?
Pro is meant for users who want more automation power. It includes 20 Applets, the fastest Applet speeds, multi-action Applets, Webhooks, Twitter Applets, increased rate limits, exclusive triggers and actions, and customer support.
What do I get with Pro+?
Pro+ is the most advanced consumer plan. It includes unlimited Applets, fastest Applet speeds, multi-action Applets, Twitter Applets, increased rate limits, exclusive triggers and actions, AI services, multiple accounts per service, queries and filter code, prioritized support, and access to developer tools.
Is there a free trial for paid plans?
Yes. When you subscribe to Pro or Pro+, IFTTT gives you a 7-day free trial as long as you have not already used one. If you cancel before the trial ends, you will not be charged.
What are the main use cases for IFTTT?
The website highlights productivity, smart home automation, and everyday workflow automation. Examples include syncing tasks and calendars, tracking billable hours, streamlining communication, controlling smart home devices by location, and using AI to help create or transform content.
Can I connect multiple accounts to the same service?
Yes, but that feature is included in Pro+ rather than the lower tiers. It is meant for people managing multiple accounts and wanting to route them through a single automation setup.
Can I change or cancel my plan later?
Yes. IFTTT says you can change your plan at any time, and you keep the Pro or Pro+ features until the end of the active billing cycle.