Head-to-head · Task Automation Software
IFTTT vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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 → |
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… 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
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
- IFTTT8.6/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
An affordable way to automate everyday tasks across more than 1,000 services.
Visit IFTTTFull verdict → - Tasker8.2/10 · 7-day trial
A deeply customizable Android automation tool with a one-time purchase.
Visit TaskerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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