IFTTT (AI)
by IFTTT (If This Then That)
Simple automation connecting apps and smart devices with AI enhancements
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Our verdict
IFTTT is the simplest automation platform, connecting 800+ apps and smart home devices with easy if-then recipes and AI-powered suggestions.
Overview
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Score breakdown
Overall score
Scores are editorial assessments by the Compare Best AI team on a 0–10 scale.
Expert review
CompareBestAI Team
Compare Best AI · Editorial Team
IFTTT (If This Then That) is the original consumer automation platform, known for its dead-simple interface and strong smart home integrations. While it's evolved to include more complex features, simplicity remains its core strength.
How we tested
Days tested
10 days
Tasks evaluated
- ·Applet creation
- ·Smart home integration
- ·Multi-action testing
- ·AI suggestion testing
- ·Filter code
Method
Compared against Zapier and Home Assistant for automation
Reviewer
CompareBestAI Team
Plans & pricing
Free
Personal use
- 2 Applets
- Standard triggers
- 800+ services
- Mobile app
Pro
Power users
- Unlimited Applets
- Multi-action Applets
- Filter code
- Faster polling
- Customer support
Pro+
Advanced users
- Multiple accounts/service
- AI Applet creation
- Priority support
- Advanced queries
Pricing may vary by region. Always verify on the vendor's website.
Feature comparison
| Feature | IFTTT (AI) | Zapier | Make |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease | |||
| One-click setup | |||
| IoT | |||
| Smart home integration | |||
| AI | |||
| AI Applet creation | |||
| Pricing | |||
| Sub-$5/mo plan | |||
Is it right for you?
Good fit for
Smart home users
Best platform for connecting IoT and smart home devices
Personal automation
Simplest setup for basic if-then automations
Non-technical users
Zero learning curve — anyone can create Applets
Budget automation
Pro plan at $3.49/mo is the cheapest option available
Less suited for
Business automation
Too simple for complex business workflows
Data transformation
No data manipulation or complex logic
Multi-step workflows
Limited compared to Zapier, Make, or n8n
User reviews
Editorial score
Distribution is estimated from our editorial score. Verified user reviews coming soon.
Use cases
Typical ways teams rely on this tool — from everyday tasks to specialized workflows.
- Smart home automation
- Personal automation
- IoT integration
- Social media automation
- Simple app connections
Integrations
Reported connectors
Apps and services commonly connected out of the box or via official connectors.
- Google Home
- Amazon Alexa
- Philips Hue
- Nest
- Ring
- SmartThings
- Spotify
- Dropbox
- Gmail
- Slack
Privacy & compliance
Security & data practices
Highlights we track from the vendor's documentation. Always confirm current terms, subprocessors, and regional policies on their official site.
- GDPR-ready
Details
Category
Price
- $0/mo
Free version
Best for
- Simple no-code automations
- personal productivity workflows
- cross-app triggers and alerts
Frequently asked questions
IFTTT (AI)
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