IFTTT
Every thing works better together.
Overview
IFTTT (If This Then That) is one of the original automation platforms, connecting a wide range of services, from web applications to smart home devices. It uses simple conditional statements called 'Applets' to trigger actions. While it has expanded to include more complex features, its core strength remains in its simplicity and its vast ecosystem of consumer-oriented services and IoT devices.
✨ Key Features
- Simple 'If This Then That' Applets
- Multi-action Applets with conditional logic (Pro+)
- Integrations with IoT and smart home devices
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- Developer platform for adding new services
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Largest ecosystem of IoT and smart device integrations
- Extreme simplicity for basic automations
- Strong consumer brand recognition
Unique Value: The easiest way to connect all your apps, services, and devices to automate your life.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Automatically turning on Philips Hue lights when you arrive home
- Posting your Instagram photos as native Twitter photos
- Getting a notification when an astronaut enters space
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Complex business process automation
- High-volume data processing
- Workflows requiring detailed data transformation
🏆 Alternatives
Far more consumer and IoT-focused than business tools like Zapier or Make. Simpler to use for its target use cases but lacks the business logic and data handling capabilities of its competitors.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Pro+ tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 2 Applets
🔄 Similar Tools in API Integration
Zapier
Connects your web apps to automate repetitive tasks....
Make
A visual automation platform for workflows, apps, and systems....
Workato
An enterprise-grade iPaaS for integration and automation....
MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
A unified platform for integration, APIs, and automation....
Boomi
A cloud-native, unified, and open integration platform....
Celigo
An iPaaS focused on business process automation....