IFTTT vs Apple Shortcuts

IFTTT8.6Visit Apple Shortcuts8.3Visit

Higher score IFTTT #5 in Task Automation Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit IFTTT

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Apple Shortcuts #7 in Task Automation Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Try Apple Shortcuts

• IFTTT fits best

  Solo users and small teams automating routine tasks

• Apple Shortcuts fits best

  Free automation across Apple devices

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Side by side

Feature	IFTTT 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Apple Shortcuts 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.3
Ranking	#5 in Task Automation Software	#7 in Task Automation Software
Best for	Solo users and small teams automating routine tasks	Free automation across Apple devices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$2.99/mo	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	iOS, macOS
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features IFTTT 2/4 · Apple Shortcuts 3/4
Scheduled runs	✓	✓
App triggers	✓	✓
Browser automation	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Desktop recorder	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Desktop support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Monthly run limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Workflow step limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes 2 Applets and unlimited Applet runs More than 1,000 connected apps and services Webhooks, filter code, and AI services on paid plans	Free access to custom automations and hundreds of built-in actions Event triggers include time, location, and app opening Supports Siri, widgets, web APIs, JavaScript, and Apple Watch launch points
Cons	Free plan is limited to 2 Applets Multi-action Applets require Pro or Pro+ Advanced workflows may need a higher-priced plan	Coverage is limited to iOS and macOS Features vary by device and operating system Workflows depend on available app and service actions
Our verdict	IFTTT is a no-code automation platform for connecting apps, online services, and smart devices through trigger-and-action Applets. It fits solo users, small teams, and mid-market organizations that need straightforward service-to-service… Read the review →	Apple Shortcuts is a free task-automation app for people using iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac. It combines actions from multiple apps into custom, multi-step shortcuts that can run manually, through Siri, from the Home Screen, from a… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• IFTTT — where it wins

  • Free plan includes 2 Applets and unlimited Applet runs
  • More than 1,000 connected apps and services
  • Webhooks, filter code, and AI services on paid plans

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to 2 Applets
  • Multi-action Applets require Pro or Pro+
  • Advanced workflows may need a higher-priced plan

• Apple Shortcuts — where it wins

  • Free access to custom automations and hundreds of built-in actions
  • Event triggers include time, location, and app opening
  • Supports Siri, widgets, web APIs, JavaScript, and Apple Watch launch points

  Where it doesn't

  • Coverage is limited to iOS and macOS
  • Features vary by device and operating system
  • Workflows depend on available app and service actions

• IFTTT8.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  An affordable way to automate everyday tasks across more than 1,000 services.

  Visit IFTTTFull verdict →
• Apple Shortcuts8.3/10 · Free plan

  A free way to build multi-step automations across Apple devices.

  Try Apple ShortcutsFull verdict →