Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
IFTTT
From $2.99/mo against from $29.99/mo
Free plan
IFTTT
Only IFTTT has one
Higher rating
Lindy
4.2 against 4.5
Same job?
Yes
Both are Automation tools
Side by side
Compared on
IFTTT
Lindy
Our rating
4.2
4.5Better
Starts at
$2.99/moBetter
$29.99/mo
Free plan
YesBetter
No
Category
Automation
Automation
Plans
Free$0
Pro$4.99/mo, or $2.99/mo billed yearly ($35.88/yr)
Pro+$14.99/mo, or $8.99/mo billed yearly ($107.88/yr)
Plus$29.99/mo per user
Pro$99.99/mo per user
Max$199.99/mo per user
EnterpriseQuote only
Key features
Original trigger-action "applet" automation pattern
Strong focus on smart-home and personal device integration
AI-assisted applet creation from plain-language descriptions
Operating since 2010, longer than most category competitors
Free tier with a limited number of active applets
Pre-built AI employee templates for common business roles
Email, scheduling, and call-handling automation
Multiple Lindys can collaborate on handoffs
AI-employee framing instead of abstract workflow language
7-day free trial for seats added through Slack
Pros
Pioneered the trigger-action pattern most later automation tools still use
Strong, mature smart-home and IoT device support
Simple enough for non-technical personal use
AI-employee framing is intuitive for delegating specific jobs
Strong template library covering common business roles
Multiple assistants can hand off work between each other
Cons
Less suited to complex, multi-step business workflows
Business software integration is thinner than dedicated competitors
Free tier's applet limit is restrictive for heavier personal use
Higher starting price than general-purpose workflow builders
AI-employee metaphor matters less for pure data-movement automation
Advanced multi-Lindy setups take real configuration time
Company
IFTTT, founded 2010
Lindy, founded 2023
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 2026-09-24. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is IFTTT better than Lindy?
In our reviews IFTTT scores 4.2 and Lindy scores 4.5. The better pick depends on the job. IFTTT: The original trigger-action automation, running since 2010. Lindy: Build a named AI employee instead of an abstract workflow.
Which is cheaper, IFTTT or Lindy?
IFTTT has the lower starting price: from $2.99/mo for IFTTT and from $29.99/mo for Lindy.