Comparison

IFTTT vs Workato

On the evidence we track, IFTTT leads this comparison with a composite score of 74/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★IFTTT74
Workato68
Score
vioscaleAI score
IFTTT74 / 100medium · 54%
Workato68 / 100medium · 58%
Pricing
Free tier
IFTTT✓
Workato–
Model
Workatocommercial
Price level
IFTTTlow
Workatounknown
Starting price
IFTTT$2.99
Workato–
Transparent
IFTTT✓
Workato✓
Integrations
Count
IFTTT1,000
Workato1,200
Security
Gdpr
IFTTT✓
Workato✓
Hipaa
IFTTT–
Workato✓
Iso27001
IFTTT–
Workato✓
Pci
IFTTT–
Workato✓
Soc2
IFTTT–
Workato✓
Reliability
Status page
IFTTT✓
Workato✓
Content
Faq
IFTTT6 items
Workato7 items

Capabilities

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

Builder
Visual flow builder
IFTTT✓
Workato✓
Inline code steps (JS/Python)
IFTTT✓
Workato-
Branching / conditionals
IFTTT✓
Workato-
Loops / iteration
IFTTT-
Workato-
Error handling / retries
IFTTT-
Workato✓
AI / LLM actions
IFTTT✓
Workato✓
Front-end app builder
IFTTT-
Workato-
Connectors
Pre-built connectors
IFTTT1000+ app and device integrations with millions of ready-made Applets
Workato1200+ pre-built connectors
Custom HTTP connector
IFTTT✓
Workato✓
Deployment
Hosting
IFTTTCloud only
WorkatoCloud + self-hosted
Governance
Environments + version control
IFTTT-
Workato✓
RBAC + audit log
IFTTT-
Workato✓
Pricing
Pricing metric
IFTTTFlow
WorkatoTask
Free tier
IFTTT✓
Workato-

What each one is

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

IFTTT

Leader

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

Workato

Workato is an integration and automation platform that connects applications, databases, and AI agents to orchestrate business workflows. It provides 1,200+ pre-built connectors, visual workflow building (recipes), custom code capabilities, and runs on managed cloud infrastructure with on-premises connectivity options.

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

Leader
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 ↗

Workato

Hybrid
  • Standard-
  • Business MCP-
  • Enterprise-
  • Workato ONE-
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

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

Platforms
Web
IFTTT✓
Workato✓
iOS
IFTTT✓
Workato✗
Android
IFTTT✓
Workato✗
CLI
IFTTT✗
Workato✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
IFTTT✓
Workato✓
On-premise
IFTTT✗
Workato✓

Integrations

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

In common (3)
  • Google Calendar
  • Slack
  • GitHub

IFTTT

Leader
52 total - 49 not shared
  • Spotify
  • Weather Underground
  • Google Tasks
  • Google Sheets
  • Google Business Profile
  • Google Assistant
  • Todoist
  • Monzo
  • Evernote
  • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • X
  • Discord
  • Facebook Lead Ads
  • Blogger
  • Telegram
  • Raindrop.io
  • Toodledo
  • Microsoft To Do
  • ChatGPT
  • Anthropic Claude
  • YouTube
  • Twitch
  • RSS
  • +25 more
Independently observed

Workato

60 total - 57 not shared
  • Marketo
  • Microsoft Teams
  • AWS Secrets Manager
  • Azure Key Vault
  • HashiCorp Vault
  • Trello
  • GitLab
  • Salesforce
  • Zendesk
  • Shopify
  • NetSuite
  • Workday
  • SAP
  • Snowflake
  • Google Workspace
  • Google Drive
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Cloud Functions
  • Google Cloud Storage
  • Google Translate
  • Google Dialogflow
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Microsoft Graph
  • Microsoft Log Analytics
  • +33 more
Independently observed
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