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Comparison

IFTTT vs Zapier

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.

IFTTT full profile →Zapier full profile →
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★IFTTT74
Zapier61
Score
vioscaleAI score
IFTTT74 / 100medium · 54%
Zapier61 / 100medium · 71%
Pricing
Free tier
IFTTT✓
Zapier✓
Model
IFTTTfreemium
Zapierfreemium
Price level
IFTTTlow
Zapierlow
Starting price
IFTTT$2.99
Zapier–
Transparent
IFTTT✓
Zapier✗
Integrations
Count
IFTTT1,000
Zapier9,000
Security
Certifications
IFTTT–
ZapierSOC 2 Type II
Disclosure policy
IFTTT–
Zapier✓
Gdpr
IFTTT✓
Zapier✓
Soc2
IFTTT–
Zapier✓
Reliability
Status page
IFTTT✓
Zapier✓
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
IFTTT6 items
Zapier6 items

Capabilities

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

Builder
Visual flow builder
IFTTT✓
Zapier✓
Inline code steps (JS/Python)
IFTTT✓
Zapier✓
Branching / conditionals
IFTTT✓
Zapier✓
Loops / iteration
IFTTT-
Zapier-
Error handling / retries
IFTTT-
Zapier✓
AI / LLM actions
IFTTT✓
Zapier✓
Front-end app builder
IFTTT-
Zapier✓
Connectors
Pre-built connectors
IFTTT1000+ app and device integrations with millions of ready-made Applets
Zapier9,000+ applications
Custom HTTP connector
IFTTT✓
Zapier✓
Deployment
Hosting
IFTTTCloud only
ZapierCloud only
Governance
Environments + version control
IFTTT-
Zapier✓
RBAC + audit log
IFTTT-
Zapier✓
Pricing
Pricing metric
IFTTTFlow
ZapierTask
Free tier
IFTTT✓
Zapier✓

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

Zapier

A platform that automates work across 9,000+ business applications with AI integration, task-based consumption, and team collaboration controls.

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 ↗

Zapier

Usage-basedFree tier

Task-based usage model. Zapier SDK free during beta.

  • Team-
    • Shared app connections
    • Shared workspace
    • Priority support
    • 24/7 email support
    • Weekday live chat
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Advanced admin permissions
    • Single sign-on
    • Custom data retention
    • Priority support
    • Screen-share support (6am-6pm EST, M-F)
    • +1 more
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

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

Platforms
Web
IFTTT✓
Zapier✓
iOS
IFTTT✓
Zapier✗
Android
IFTTT✓
Zapier✗
CLI
IFTTT✗
Zapier✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
IFTTT✓
Zapier✓

Integrations

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

In common (4)
  • ChatGPT
  • Slack
  • Claude
  • Cursor

IFTTT

Leader
52 total - 48 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
  • Telegram
  • Raindrop.io
  • Toodledo
  • Microsoft To Do
  • Anthropic Claude
  • YouTube
  • Twitch
  • RSS
  • +24 more
Independently observed

Zapier

14 total - 10 not shared
  • NetSuite
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Microsoft Dynamics CRM
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Zendesk
  • Jira Software Cloud
  • Any.do
  • Jotform
  • Dropbox
Independently observed
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