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n8n vs IFTTT
n8n scores higher overall (8.5 vs 6.4), but the right pick depends on what you need.
Choose n8n if…
Technical teams who want full control over AI agents, data and hosting
8.5/10★★★★★Full review →Choose IFTTT if…
Individuals automating smart-home devices and personal notifications
6.4/10★★★★★Full review →Side by side
| n8n | IFTTT | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.5/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 | #9 of 10 |
| Price | Freemium · from €20/month | Freemium · from $2.99/month |
| Free version | Community Edition is free to self-host, with no execution limits | 2 Applets, unlimited runs |
| Platforms | Web, Self-hosted | Web, iOS |
| Made by | n8n GmbH | IFTTT |
| Automation power | 9 | 5 |
| Ease of use | 6.5 | 9.5 |
| Features | 9 | 4 |
| Value for money | 9 | 7.5 |
| Platforms | 9 | 7 |
n8n: what the AI does
- AI Agent node with tools and memory
- MCP server and client support
- Local models via Ollama when self-hosted
- Human-in-the-loop approvals for agent actions
- AI Assistant for building workflows
- Free to self-host, so data stays on your own servers
- Most flexible agent building here, with code wherever you need it
- Charges per workflow run, not per step, which is cheap for long workflows
- Huge community (200,000+ members, 200K+ GitHub stars)
- Steepest learning curve of the mainstream tools
- Fewer pre-built integrations (500+) than Zapier or Make
- Self-hosting means you handle updates and maintenance
IFTTT: what the AI does
- AI services on Pro+
- AI content creation in Applets
- Filter code for custom logic (Pro+)
- Simplest automation tool to learn
- Best smart-home and consumer device coverage
- Very cheap paid plans
- Well-rated iPhone app
- Free plan allows only 2 Applets
- No real branching, loops or data transformation; outgrown fast for business use
- Polling delays on lower plans