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IFTTT
VS
n8n

IFTTT vs n8n

An in-depth comparison of IFTTT and n8n — pricing, features, ratings, and more.

IFTTT
4.4
22 reviews
n8n
5.0
74 reviews
Higher rated

Side-by-Side Comparison

IFTTT
n8n
Category
AI Agent
AI Agent
Pricing
Free 2 applets; Pro $3.49/mo; Pro+ $14.99/mo
Self-hosted free; Cloud Starter $24/mo; Pro $60/mo
Pricing model
freemium
freemium
Rating
4.4 ★
5.0 ★
Reviews
22
74
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Web, Self-hosted, Docker
API Access
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Open Source
✗ No
✓ Yes

Key Features

IFTTT
  • 700+ service integrations
  • Smart home control
  • Simple trigger-action setup
  • Applet marketplace
  • Mobile app
n8n
  • 400+ integrations
  • Self-hostable
  • Custom code nodes
  • AI/LLM nodes built-in
  • Visual workflow builder

Pros & Cons

IFTTT
Pros
  • + Extremely easy to use
  • + Smart home integrations
  • + Low price
Cons
  • Simple trigger-action only (no branching)
  • Slower than Zapier
  • Limited to 2 free applets
n8n
Pros
  • + Open-source and self-hostable
  • + Most flexible automation tool
  • + LLM integration excellent
Cons
  • Steeper learning curve than Zapier
  • Self-hosting requires technical knowledge