Head-to-head · Automation
Microsoft Power Automate vs IFTTT
Microsoft Power Automate leads on 0 checks, IFTTT on 1, 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 scoreMicrosoft Power Automate · 9.0/10
- Lowest starting priceIFTTT · $2.99/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresMicrosoft Power Automate · 2 of 5
Microsoft Power Automate scores higher on our rubric for automation: 9.0 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
IFTTT is cheaper to start at $2.99/mo against $15/mo.
Microsoft Power Automate is the better fit for microsoft-centric teams automating cloud and desktop work. IFTTT is the better fit for individuals automating everyday app and device tasks.
- Microsoft Power Automate fits best
Microsoft-centric teams automating cloud and desktop work
- IFTTT fits best
Individuals automating everyday app and device tasks
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Side by side
| Feature | Microsoft Power Automate 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | IFTTT 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #3 in Automation | #8 in Automation |
| Best for | Microsoft-centric teams automating cloud and desktop work | Individuals automating everyday app and device tasks |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $15/user/mo | $2.99/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Docs | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR | GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 1,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Microsoft Power Automate 2/5 · IFTTT 0/5 | ||
| No-code builder | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Multi-step workflows | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Conditional logic | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Self-hosted deployment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Workflow templates | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Monthly run limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Microsoft Power Automate brings low-code workflow automation, approvals, and robotic process automation into one platform. It suits organizations that need to connect apps and services, automate departmental processes, or run desktop tasks… Read the review → |
IFTTT connects apps, devices, and online services through trigger-and-action Applets: a chosen event starts one or more actions. Its no-code web experience and iOS and Android apps suit individuals automating everyday tasks, including… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Microsoft Power Automate — where it wins
- Combines cloud flows with attended and unattended Windows desktop automation.
- Connects Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Dataverse, Salesforce, and SAP.
- Includes process mining, approvals, monitoring, and governance features.
Where it doesn't
- Desktop robotic process automation is for Windows applications.
- Bot-focused plans are priced at $150 or $215 per bot per month, billed annually.
- The standalone iOS and Android app reached end of support on August 31, 2026.
IFTTT — where it wins
- Free plan includes 2 Applets and unlimited Applet runs
- Pro adds multi-action Applets and Webhooks for $2.99 per month
- Connects services such as Slack, Gmail, Google Drive, and Philips Hue
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 2 Applets
- Queries and filter code require Pro+
- Listed features focus on Applets rather than deep workflow orchestration
- Microsoft Power Automate9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A Microsoft-oriented automation suite spanning app workflows, approvals, and Windows desktop RPA.
Visit MicrosoftFull verdict → - IFTTT8.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A low-cost way to automate everyday tasks across apps, services, and devices.
Visit IFTTTFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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