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Head-to-head · Task Automation Software

IFTTT vs Tasker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
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
Tasker #8 in Task Automation Software 8.2/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Tasker

IFTTT leads on 1 check, Tasker on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreIFTTT · 8.6/10
  • Free planonly IFTTT
  • Free trialboth

IFTTT scores higher on our rubric for task automation software: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

IFTTT offers free plan; Tasker doesn't.

IFTTT is the better fit for solo users and small teams automating routine tasks. Tasker is the better fit for deeply customizable Android automation.

  • IFTTT fits best

    Solo users and small teams automating routine tasks

  • Tasker fits best

    Deeply customizable Android automation

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Side by side

Feature IFTTT 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Tasker 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.2
Ranking #5 in Task Automation Software #8 in Task Automation Software
Best for Solo users and small teams automating routine tasks Deeply customizable Android automation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $2.99/mo $4/device one-time
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 7 days 7 days
Free trial length 7 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Android
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Integrations 1,000+ integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features IFTTT 2/4 · Tasker 2/4
Scheduled runs ✓ ✓
App triggers ✓ ✓
Browser automation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Desktop recorder 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
  • 350+ actions for settings, files, media, messaging, and apps
  • Context-based profiles support schedules, events, locations, and device states
  • HTTP APIs, plugins, JavaScript, and standalone app creation
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 2 Applets
  • Multi-action Applets require Pro or Pro+
  • Advanced workflows may need a higher-priced plan
  • Android-only; there is no desktop version
  • No free plan is available
  • Direct-purchase licenses are valid for one device at a time
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…

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Tasker is an Android automation application for people who want device behavior to respond to defined contexts, events, schedules, and triggers. Profiles can use applications, time, dates, locations, gestures, events, and device states to…

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  1. IFTTTTask Automation Software 8.6Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. TaskerTask Automation Software 8.27-day trial

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
  • Tasker — where it wins

    • 350+ actions for settings, files, media, messaging, and apps
    • Context-based profiles support schedules, events, locations, and device states
    • HTTP APIs, plugins, JavaScript, and standalone app creation

    Where it doesn't

    • Android-only; there is no desktop version
    • No free plan is available
    • Direct-purchase licenses are valid for one device at a time

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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