IFTTT vs n8n
Pricing
IFTTT: Free tier, paid from $2.99/mo
n8n: Self-host free, cloud from $20/mo
Description
IFTTT: Simple if-this-then-that automations connecting 800+ apps and smart devices
n8n: Open source workflow automation
Pros
- Very easy to use for non-technical users
- Strong smart home and IoT integrations
- Affordable Pro plan at $2.99/mo
- Self-hostable
- More powerful than Zapier/Make
- 70k+ GitHub stars
Cons
- Limited to simple trigger-action logic on free plan
- Fewer business app integrations than Zapier or Make
- Steeper learning curve
- Self-hosting needs technical skill
Details
IFTTT (If This Then That) lets you create simple automations between apps, devices, and services. It is especially strong for smart home and IoT use cases, connecting devices like Philips Hue, Ring, and Google Home. The free plan supports up to 5 applets with single trigger-action pairs, while Pro ($2.99/mo) and Pro+ ($8.99/mo) unlock multi-step applets, faster execution, and filter code.
n8n is automation for people who want control. Founded by Jan Oberhauser in 2019, it’s “fair-code”: source is open, you can self-host free, but can’t commercialize it. 70k GitHub stars. Quadrupled revenue in 8 months after pivoting to AI automation. Europe’s 25th fastest-growing startup in 2024.
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