IFTTT connects over 700 apps and smart home devices through simple trigger-action rules. From automatically saving Instagram photos to Dropbox, to controlling smart lights when you arrive home — IFTTT is the simplest way to connect apps without any coding.
Best for
Non-technical users who want simple, reliable automation between consumer apps and smart home devices.
Pricing
Ongoing free tier available, no trial required. Paid plans start at $3.49/mo.
Pros
- Simplest, lowest-friction automation tool in this category — genuinely accessible to non-technical users
- Covers 700+ apps and smart home devices, including consumer use cases other tools skip
- Low starting price for the paid tier
Cons
- Simple trigger-action rules can't handle the complex, multi-step logic that Zapier or Make support
- Best suited to consumer/personal automation rather than business workflows
Tags
automationsmart-homeno-codeconsumersimple
Frequently asked questions
Is IFTTT good for business automation, or just personal use?
It's strongest for simple personal and smart-home automation — for more complex business workflows with branching logic, Zapier or Make are better suited.