Head-to-head · Automation
Zoho Flow vs IFTTT
Zoho Flow 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 scoreZoho Flow · 8.6/10
- Lowest starting priceIFTTT · $2.99/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresZoho Flow · 2 of 5
Zoho Flow scores higher on our rubric for automation: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
IFTTT is cheaper to start at $2.99/mo against $25/mo.
Zoho Flow is the better fit for small businesses already using Zoho apps. IFTTT is the better fit for individuals automating everyday app and device tasks.
- Zoho Flow fits best
Small businesses already using Zoho apps
- IFTTT fits best
Individuals automating everyday app and device tasks
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Side by side
| Feature | Zoho Flow 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | IFTTT 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #6 in Automation | #8 in Automation |
| Best for | Small businesses already using Zoho apps | Individuals automating everyday app and device tasks |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $25/mo | $2.99/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 15 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 15 days | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community, Docs | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA | GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 1,000+ integrations | 1,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Zoho Flow 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 |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly run limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Zoho Flow connects business applications and automates processes through a cloud-based, visual drag-and-drop builder. It is aimed at organizations coordinating actions and data across apps, with a particularly natural fit for small… 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
Zoho Flow — where it wins
- Build multi-step workflows with conditional branches and custom functions
- Connect Zoho, Google, WordPress, Slack and other apps
- Professional adds five-minute polling and on-premises integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free limits workflows to five and tasks to 100 per month
- Standard polling is limited to 15-minute intervals
- Professional raises the annual price to $41 per month
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
- Zoho Flow8.6/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial
A visual automation builder with broad app connections and tiered task limits.
Visit Zoho FlowFull 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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