Comparison

IFTTT vs n8n

No clear leader: n8n (76.2) and IFTTT (73.6) are within the 5-point margin; treat as a tie. The attribute-by-attribute breakdown below, with a source and date on every value, is the honest way to compare them.

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IFTTT74
n8n76
Score
vioscaleAI score
IFTTT74 / 100medium · 54%
n8n76 / 100high · 75%
Pricing
Free tier
IFTTT✓
n8n✓
Model
Price level
IFTTTlow
n8nlow
Starting price
IFTTT$2.99
Transparent
IFTTT✓
n8n✓
Integrations
Count
IFTTT1,000
Security
Certifications
IFTTT–
Disclosure policy
IFTTT–
n8n✓
Gdpr
IFTTT✓
n8n✓
Scorecard
IFTTT–
n8n6.7
Soc2
IFTTT–
n8n✓
Trust center
Reliability
Status page
IFTTT✓
n8n✓
Adoption
Github stars
IFTTT–
Package downloads weekly
IFTTT–
Activity
Commits last 30d
IFTTT–
n8n100
Release
History
IFTTT–
License
Language
Primary
IFTTT–
Content
Faq

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for no-code automation tools. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Builder
Visual flow builder
IFTTT✓
n8n✓
Inline code steps (JS/Python)
IFTTT✓
n8n✓
Branching / conditionals
IFTTT✓
n8n✓
Loops / iteration
IFTTT-
n8n✓
Error handling / retries
IFTTT-
n8n✓
AI / LLM actions
IFTTT✓
n8n✓
Front-end app builder
IFTTT-
n8n✗
Connectors
Pre-built connectors
IFTTT1000+ app and device integrations with millions of ready-made Applets
n8n1500+ integrations
Custom HTTP connector
IFTTT✓
n8n✓
Deployment
Hosting
IFTTTCloud only
n8nCloud + self-hosted
Governance
Environments + version control
IFTTT-
n8n✓
RBAC + audit log
IFTTT-
n8n✓
Pricing
Pricing metric
IFTTTFlow
n8nOperation
Free tier
IFTTT✓
n8n✓

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

IFTTT

IFTTT is a connectivity platform that enables users to create automations (called Applets) connecting multiple apps and devices. It simplifies task automation for individuals and small businesses through a visual, no-code interface.

Independently observed

n8n

n8n is a workflow automation platform that lets you build automations visually or with code to connect and orchestrate applications and services. It supports AI-powered workflows, runs on your infrastructure or n8n's cloud, and charges only for complete workflow executions rather than individual tasks.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

IFTTT

from $2.99/moSubscriptionFree tier

Free tier available. Pro at $2.99/month, Pro+ at $8.99/month. Save 40% on annual billing.

  • FreeFree
    • 2 Applets
    • Standard Applet speeds
    • DIY or use published Applets
    • Unlimited Applet runs
    • Free mobile app access
    • +2 more
  • Pro$2.99/month or $35.88/year (save 40% on annual)
    • 20 Applets
    • Fastest Applet speeds
    • Multi-action Applets
    • Twitter Applets
    • Increased rate limits
    • +2 more
  • Pro+$8.99/month or $107.88/year (save 40% on annual)
    • Unlimited Applets
    • Everything in Pro
    • AI services
    • Connect multiple accounts
    • Use queries and filter code
    • +1 more
as of verify ↗

n8n

HybridFree tier14-day trial

Free Community version. Cloud plans start with Starter; self-hosted Business plan available. Execution-based pricing model.

  • Starter-
  • Pro-
  • BusinessContact sales
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Dedicated support with SLAs
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
IFTTT✓
n8n✓
iOS
IFTTT✓
n8n✗
Android
IFTTT✓
n8n✗
CLI
IFTTT✗
n8n✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
IFTTT✓
n8n✓
Self-hosted
IFTTT✗
n8n✓
On-premise
IFTTT✗
n8n✓
Air-gapped
IFTTT✗
n8n✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (6)
  • Telegram
  • ChatGPT
  • Webhooks
  • Slack
  • Claude
  • GitHub

IFTTT

52 total - 46 not shared
  • Spotify
  • Weather Underground
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Tasks
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Business Profile
  • Google Assistant
  • Todoist
  • Monzo
  • Evernote
  • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • X
  • Discord
  • Facebook Lead Ads
  • Blogger
  • Raindrop.io
  • Toodledo
  • Microsoft To Do
  • Anthropic Claude
  • YouTube
  • Twitch
  • RSS
  • AI Summarizer
  • +22 more
Independently observed

n8n

47 total - 41 not shared
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Stripe
  • Typeform
  • Mautic
  • Airtable
  • Asana
  • ServiceNow
  • Zoom
  • Elevenlabs
  • OpenAI
  • Anthropic
  • Google
  • ClearBit
  • Azure
  • WhatsApp
  • Webhook
  • Custom HTTP API
  • AWS Secrets Manager
  • Azure Key Vault
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • HashiCorp Vault
  • Infisical
  • LangChain
  • +17 more
Independently observed
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IFTTT or n8n: which one depends on you

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