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Comparison

IFTTT vs n8n

On the evidence we track, IFTTT leads this comparison with a composite score of 81/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

IFTTT full profile →n8n full profile →
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Attribute comparison across 2 tools
Attribute81IFTTTLeader72n8n
Vioscale score81 / 100low · 48%72 / 100medium · 54%
Commits last 30d-100
Github stars-198,943
Package downloads weekly-89,481
Options{"cloud":true}{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}
LongIFTTT is a connectivity platform that enables users and businesses to connect apps, devices, and services through automation workflows called Applets. Users can create or choose from millions of pre-built Applets without coding.Workflow automation platform with visual builder, 400+ pre-built integrations, and unlimited users/workflows. Supports cloud, self-hosted, and hybrid deployments with built-in AI capabilities.
Capabilities{"hosting":"cloud","ai_steps":true,"free_tier":true,"code_steps":true,"pricing_metric":"flow","visual_builder":true,"branching_logic":true,"prebuilt_connectors":"1,000+ brands and services with millions of ready-made Applets","custom_http_connector":true}{"hosting":"both","ai_steps":true,"free_tier":true,"code_steps":true,"rbac_audit":true,"app_builder":false,"error_handling":true,"pricing_metric":"flow","visual_builder":true,"branching_logic":true,"loops_iteration":true,"prebuilt_connectors":"400+ pre-built integrations","custom_http_connector":true,"environments_versioning":true}
Count1,000500
List[{"name":"Spotify"},{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Google Sheets"},{"name":"Discord"},{"name":"Twitter/X"},{"name":"Todoist"},{"name":"ChatGPT"},{"name":"Anthropic Claude"},{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"Instagram"},{"name":"Telegram"},{"name":"Notion"},{"name":"Google Tasks"},{"name":"Microsoft To Do"},{"name":"Evernote"},{"name":"Philips Hue"},{"name":"Google Assistant"},{"name":"Zapier integrations"}][{"name":"HTTP/GraphQL"},{"name":"Webhooks"},{"name":"OpenAI"},{"name":"Elevenlabs"},{"name":"LangChain"}]
Primary-TypeScript
Spdx-SEE LICENSE IN LICENSE.md
Support{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}{"cli":true,"web":true}
Pricing{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever","features":["2 Applets","Standard Applet speeds","DIY or use published Applets","Unlimited Applet runs","Free mobile app access","Simple no-code integrations","30-day onboarding support"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Get started with automation.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"applets":"2","applet_speed":"standard","monthly_runs":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$2.99/month or $35.88/year","features":["20 Applets","Fastest Applet speeds","Multi-action Applets","Webhooks","Twitter Applets","Increased rate limits","Exclusive triggers and actions","Customer support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":35.88,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Tools for smart home and productivity.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"applets":"20","applet_speed":"fastest"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro+","summary":"$8.99/month or $107.88/year","features":["Unlimited Applets","Everything in Pro","Fastest Applet speeds","Multi-action Applets","Twitter Applets","Increased rate limits","Exclusive triggers and actions","AI services","Connect multiple accounts","Queries and filter code","Prioritized customer support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":8.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":107.88,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Limitless possibilities for small business owners.","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"applets":"unlimited","applet_speed":"fastest"}}],"summary":"Free forever with 2 Applets. Pro from $2.99/month. Pro+ from $8.99/month with unlimited Applets and AI features.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://ifttt.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-01T15:17:24.872Z","startingPrice":{"amount":2.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"£20/mo billed annually","features":["Unlimited users and workflows","Every integration","1 shared project","5 concurrent executions","2,300 AI credits/month","Forum support"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Great for getting started and seeing the power of n8n","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"projects":"1","ai_credits_month":"2300","workflow_executions":"2.5k/mo","concurrent_executions":"5"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"£50/mo billed annually","features":["Everything in Starter","3 shared projects","20 concurrent executions","7 days of insights","Up to 13,700 AI credits/month","Admin roles","Global variables","Workflow history and execution search"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"For solo builders and small teams running workflows in production","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"projects":"3","ai_credits_month":"13700","workflow_executions":"10k/mo","concurrent_executions":"20"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"£571/mo billed annually","features":["Everything in Pro","Self-hosted or cloud hosting","6 shared projects","SSO, SAML, LDAP","30 days of insights","Different environments","Scaling options","Version control using Git"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":571,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"For companies with < 100 employees needing collaboration and scale","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"projects":"6","workflow_executions":"40k/mo","concurrent_executions":"200"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing. Contact sales.","features":["Everything in Business","Unlimited shared projects","200+ concurrent executions","365 days of insights","External secret store integration","Log streaming","Extended data retention","Dedicated support with SLA","Invoice billing"],"description":"For organisations with strict compliance and governance needs","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"projects":"unlimited","workflow_executions":"custom","concurrent_executions":"200+","execution_history_days":"365"}}],"summary":"From £20/mo billed annually. Free Community Edition and free trials available.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://n8n.io","retrievedAt":"2026-08-01T15:19:23.220Z","startingPrice":{"amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}
Free tierYesYes
Modelfreemiumcommercial
Price levellowmid
Starting gbp2.9920
TransparentYesYes
Status pageYesYes
Disclosure policy-Yes
GdprYesYes
Soc2-Yes

Capabilities

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

Capability comparison for No-Code Automation Tools
CapabilityIFTTTn8n
Builder
Visual flow builder✓✓
Inline code steps (JS/Python)✓✓
Branching / conditionals✓✓
Loops / iteration-✓
Error handling / retries-✓
AI / LLM actions✓✓
Front-end app builder-✗
Connectors
Pre-built connectors1,000+ brands and services with millions of ready-made Applets400+ pre-built integrations
Custom HTTP connector✓✓
Deployment
HostingCloud onlyCloud + self-hosted
Governance
Environments + version control-✓
RBAC + audit log-✓
Pricing
Pricing metricFlowFlow
Free tier✓✓

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