Reviewed 2026-10-14
IFTTT vs Zapier
Consumer applets against a business automation platform; the line is how complex the workflow is.
Our take
Zapier
Zapier wins as soon as a workflow has several steps, conditions or business apps, because that is what it is built for. IFTTT wins for personal and smart-home automations that stay at one trigger and one action. Choose on the shape of the workflow rather than the size of the catalogue.
Side by side
Rows marked in colour show which option we think is ahead on that point.
| Criteria | IFTTT | Zapier |
|---|---|---|
| Workflow shape | One trigger and one action | Multi-step with filters and paths |
| App catalogue | Consumer services and smart-home devices | Business and SaaS apps |
| Smart-home triggers | A core feature | Minimal |
| Multi-step on the free plan | Paid plans only | A limited task allowance |
| What the meter counts | Applets | Tasks |
Sources
These are the vendor pages we used when writing this comparison. Prices and plan limits change; confirm them before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Answers restate what this comparison records and link to the vendor pages it cites.
What is the difference between IFTTT and Zapier?
Consumer applets against a business automation platform; the line is how complex the workflow is.
How do IFTTT and Zapier compare on price?
Both are tiered, so the figure depends on your own volume. Our entries describe IFTTT as: Free tier of applets; paid plans lift the applet limit and unlock multi-step applets. And Zapier as: Free plan: 100 tasks/month · Professional from $19.99/month (USD). Compare the IFTTT pricing page and the Zapier pricing page before you commit.
Which should I choose, IFTTT or Zapier?
Zapier wins as soon as a workflow has several steps, conditions or business apps, because that is what it is built for. IFTTT wins for personal and smart-home automations that stay at one trigger and one action. Choose on the shape of the workflow rather than the size of the catalogue.
Where did the figures in this comparison come from?
This comparison is based on the vendor pages we read: IFTTT plans and Zapier pricing. Prices and plan limits change, so check them before you commit.
How do IFTTT and Zapier compare on "Workflow shape"?
IFTTT: One trigger and one action. Zapier: Multi-step with filters and paths.
How do IFTTT and Zapier compare on "App catalogue"?
IFTTT: Consumer services and smart-home devices. Zapier: Business and SaaS apps.