IFTTT vs Make (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

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 $9/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Make
4.2 against 4.5
Same job?
Yes
Both are Automation tools

Side by side

Compared on	IFTTT	Make
Our rating	4.2	4.5Better
Starts at	$2.99/moBetter	$9/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
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)	From $9/mo
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	Circular flow-diagram visual builder Owned by Celonis since a 2020 acquisition Visible data structure at each workflow step Strong support for complex branching logic Free tier with monthly operation limits
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	Visual flow diagrams make complex branching logic easier to debug Backed by Celonis's larger enterprise process-management business Handles more complex automation logic than simpler linear builders
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	Flow-diagram interface has a steeper learning curve than simpler tools Operation-based pricing can be harder to predict than flat plans More technical approach may be more than casual users need
Company	IFTTT, founded 2010	Make (Celonis), founded 2015

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260629. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is IFTTT better than Make?

In our reviews IFTTT scores 4.2 and Make scores 4.5. The better pick depends on the job. IFTTT: The original trigger-action automation, running since 2010. Make: Circular flow diagrams instead of a simple linear list.

Which is cheaper, IFTTT or Make?

IFTTT has the lower starting price: from $2.99/mo for IFTTT and from $9/mo for Make.

Do IFTTT and Make have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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