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IFTTT vs n8n

A side-by-side look at 2 AI & ML tools for 2026 — the verdict, pricing, ratings, features, and what readers think.

ifttt.com

4.6 (59,625 · IFTTT website structured data (self-reported aggregate))

Best for individuals and small teams automating everyday apps, mobile and smart-home tasks

No-code automation that connects 1,000+ apps, devices and AI agents with simple trigger-and-action Applets.

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n8n.io

4.7 G2 (figure cited on n8n.io homepage, Oct 2026; review count not stated)

Best for technical teams automating workflows and AI agents who want self-hosting and code access

Workflow automation and AI agents you can self-host, inspect and run step by step.

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Pricing compared

IFTTT

$2.09/mo

n8n

€20/mo (billed annually)

	IFTTT	n8n
Rating	4.6 (59,625 · IFTTT website structured data (self-reported aggregate))	4.7 G2 (figure cited on n8n.io homepage, Oct 2026; review count not stated)
Starting price	$2.09/mo	€20/mo (billed annually)
Free tier	Yes	—
Free trial	—	Free trial on cloud plans, no credit card required
Platforms	Web · iOS · Android	Web · Self-hosted · API · CLI
Founded	2010	—
HQ	San Francisco, USA	—

IFTTT

Pros

Free plan includes unlimited Applets, all 1,000+ services and 1,000 credits a month.
Very low entry price: paid plans start at USD 2.09 per month billed annually.
Large library of ready-made Applets from IFTTT, partners and the community.
Strong mobile and smart-home coverage with iOS and Android apps.
AI Agent, AI-generated Applets and an MCP server connect it to AI assistants.

Cons

Credit-based pricing means heavy or AI-powered Applets can use up the monthly allowance.
Free plan polls services about once an hour, so triggers are not instant.
Less suited to complex branching or data-transformation workflows than developer-oriented tools.
Multiple accounts per service require the top Pro+ plan.

n8n

Pros

Every plan includes unlimited users and workflows; pricing is by monthly executions.
Self-hosting is supported, so data can stay in your own environment.
Built-in AI Agent node, MCP server and client support, and human approval for tool calls.
Code steps in JavaScript or Python sit next to the visual editor.
500+ native integrations plus any API over HTTP.

Cons

Cloud Starter allows 5 concurrent executions and a 5-minute maximum execution time.
SSO and LDAP are not on Starter or Pro; they start at Business (self-hosted only) and Enterprise.
The Business plan is listed at €667/mo billed annually, a large step up from Pro at €50/mo.
More technical than no-code tools, so non-technical users may find it harder to start.