IFTTT ProBudget Pick

IFTTT

IFTTT Pro

The simplest automation tool for people who just want things to work

4.2 (1,200 reviews)

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Subscription: $2.99/mo for 20 applets, multi-action, webhooks

Make it easy: Set up simple rules like 'when I leave home, turn off the lights' or 'save my Instagram photos to Google Drive.' The cheapest and easiest automation tool.

What we like

  • Plain-English setup: 'if this happens, then do that.' Doesn't get simpler
  • Best smart home integration of any automation tool (lights, locks, thermostats, speakers)
  • Pro plan is only $2.99/month, making it the cheapest paid automation tool available
  • Mobile app lets you create and manage automations from your phone

What could be better

  • Free tier limits you to just 2 applets, which is barely enough to test it
  • Slower response times than Zapier or Make (polling intervals are longer)
  • Not built for complex business workflows, just simple trigger-and-action rules

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Our verdict

IFTTT invented the 'if this, then that' concept, and simplicity is still its best feature. For connecting smart home devices and building simple automations, nothing is easier or cheaper. It won't build you a complex business workflow, but for rules like 'when I leave home, turn off the lights and lock the door,' it's exactly right.

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