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ZapierMost similar to IFTTT in what it does, its category and its price.
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IntegratelyHas a free plan, rated 4.5 out of 5.
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MakeRated 4.5 out of 5 in our review, against 4.2 for IFTTT.
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At a glance
Green means better than IFTTT, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 IFTTTBaseline | 4.2 | $2.99/mo | Yes | The original trigger-action automation, running since 2010 | |
| Zapier | 4.5+0.3 | $19.99/mo$17 more | Yes | Still the widest app library after more than a decade | vs IFTTT |
 Pabbly Connect | 4.3+0.1 | $19/mo$16.01 more | Yes | A one-time lifetime payment instead of a recurring subscription | vs IFTTT |
| Integrately | 4.5+0.3 | $20/mo$17.01 more | Yes | Thousands of one-click automations, pre-built and ready to run | vs IFTTT |
| Make | 4.5+0.3 | $9/mo$6.01 more | Yes | Circular flow diagrams instead of a simple linear list | vs IFTTT |
 Bardeen | 4.2Same | $10/mo$7.01 more | Yes | Agentic web scraping and lead enrichment for sales teams | vs IFTTT |
 Parabola | 4.4+0.2 | $80/mo$77.01 more | Yes | Built for ops teams wrangling messy spreadsheets and feeds | vs IFTTT |
 Lindy | 4.5+0.3 | $29.99/mo$27 more | No | Build a named AI employee instead of an abstract workflow | vs IFTTT |
 Microsoft Power Automate | 4.3+0.1 | $15/mo$12.01 more | No | Cloud flows and desktop RPA under one Microsoft roof | vs IFTTT |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches IFTTT.
Zapier
4.5$19.99/mo
vs IFTTT$17 more+0.3
Still the widest app library after more than a decade.
- Largest app integration library in this category
- Original popularizer of the trigger-action automation pattern
- AI-assisted Zap creation and generative workflow steps
Largest integration library gives the best odds of supporting any given app
Per-task pricing can grow higher-priced at higher automation volume
Pabbly Connect
4.3$19/mo
vs IFTTT$16.01 more+0.1
A one-time lifetime payment instead of a recurring subscription.
- One-time lifetime payment option, unusual in this category
- Standard app-to-app trigger-and-action automation
- Conditional logic and multi-step workflows
Lifetime payment option avoids indefinite recurring billing
Lifetime option requires a larger upfront payment
Integrately
4.5$20/mo
vs IFTTT$17.01 more+0.3
Thousands of one-click automations, pre-built and ready to run.
- Library of over 100,000 pre-built, one-click automations
- Fast setup for common app-to-app integrations
- Custom workflow builder available for non-standard needs
Extremely fast setup for common, standard integrations
Pre-built templates offer less customization than building from scratch
Make
4.5$9/mo
vs IFTTT$6.01 more+0.3
Circular flow diagrams instead of a simple linear list.
- Circular flow-diagram visual builder
- Owned by Celonis since a 2020 acquisition
- Visible data structure at each workflow step
Visual flow diagrams make complex branching logic easier to debug
Flow-diagram interface has a steeper learning curve than simpler tools
Bardeen
4.2$10/mo
vs IFTTT$7.01 moreSame
Agentic web scraping and lead enrichment for sales teams.
- Browser extension automation, no separate app required
- Pre-built playbooks for common cross-app tasks
- Natural-language automation creation
Runs directly in the browser without switching to a separate platform
Browser-extension model is less suited to backend or server-side automation
Parabola
4.4$80/mo
vs IFTTT$77.01 more+0.2
Built for ops teams wrangling messy spreadsheets and feeds.
- Visual data-transformation pipeline builder
- Built for messy spreadsheet, email, and feed data
- Strong fit for e-commerce and logistics operations
Purpose-built for messy, inconsistent real-world data, not just clean APIs
Higher starting price than general-purpose automation tools
Lindy
4.5$29.99/mo
vs IFTTT$27 more+0.3
Build a named AI employee instead of an abstract workflow.
- Pre-built AI employee templates for common business roles
- Email, scheduling, and call-handling automation
- Multiple Lindys can collaborate on handoffs
AI-employee framing is intuitive for delegating specific jobs
Higher starting price than general-purpose workflow builders
Microsoft Power Automate
4.3$15/mo
vs IFTTT$12.01 more+0.1
Cloud flows and desktop RPA under one Microsoft roof.
- Cloud flows for SaaS app integration
- Desktop RPA for legacy software automation
- AI-generated steps layered into traditional flows
Combines cloud integration and desktop RPA in one platform
Per-user pricing adds up for larger teams
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is IFTTT free?
IFTTT has a free plan, and paid plans start from $2.99/mo.
What is the best free alternative to IFTTT?
Zapier is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.5 out of 5). Other free options: Integrately, Make, Parabola.
What is the cheapest alternative to IFTTT?
Among paid plans, Make has the lowest starting price (from $9/mo). If you need it free, start with Zapier.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.