IFTTT (If This Then That) made automation accessible by allowing anyone to connect apps and devices using simple “trigger-action” rules. From automating smart home routines to scheduling social media posts, IFTTT has been a go-to platform for no-code automation.

However, over time, IFTTT introduced subscription limits, fewer free applets, and reduced customization—causing many users to seek more powerful or more generous alternatives in 2025. Whether you’re looking for better business integrations, developer-focused tools, or free multi-step automation, there’s now a robust ecosystem of tools to choose from.

Here are the 10 best IFTTT alternatives for automating tasks, syncing apps, and boosting productivity in 2025.

1. Zapier – Best for Business and Multi-Step Automation

Zapier is one of the most powerful IFTTT alternatives, allowing you to connect over 6,000+ apps and create multi-step workflows (called “Zaps”) with filters, conditions, and delays.

It’s designed more for professional users and businesses, with robust integration into platforms like Slack, Google Sheets, Salesforce, Trello, and more.

Best for: Businesses and power users needing advanced workflows.
Why it’s better than IFTTT: Multi-step flows, custom filters, app versioning, and analytics.

2. Make (formerly Integromat) – Visual Automation for Tech-Savvy Users

Make offers a flowchart-style visual interface that’s more flexible and detailed than IFTTT. You can create complex workflows involving logic, loops, branching, webhooks, and data transformations.

It’s a favorite among developers and advanced users who want granular control over their integrations.

Best for: Tech-savvy users and API-heavy automation.
Highlight: Modular, visual builder with highly detailed operations.

3. n8n – Open-Source Automation You Can Host Yourself

n8n (short for “node-nodes”) is an open-source automation platform you can self-host or use in the cloud. It supports complex workflows, JavaScript functions, webhooks, and integrates with hundreds of apps and services.

If you want ownership, privacy, and developer flexibility, n8n is a serious upgrade from IFTTT.

Best for: Developers and privacy-first teams.
Why it’s unique: Fully open-source with no vendor lock-in.

4. Automate.io (Now Part of Notion) – Clean and User-Friendly Automation

Automate.io was known for its clean interface and strong support for multi-step automation before being acquired by Notion. In 2025, many of its features have been absorbed into Notion Automations—great for Notion users but no longer a standalone product.

Best for: Notion power users automating team dashboards and workflows.
Note: Now tightly integrated into Notion’s ecosystem.

5. Tasker (Android) – On-Device Automation for Power Users

Tasker is a powerhouse Android app that allows you to automate almost anything on your phone based on triggers like time, location, events, gestures, or app usage.

Unlike cloud-based tools, Tasker runs directly on your device and doesn’t rely on third-party APIs.

Best for: Android users who want total control over phone automation.
Highlight: Automate texting, calls, notifications, settings, and more.

6. Home Assistant – Smart Home Automation Without the Cloud

Home Assistant is an open-source platform that runs on a local server (like a Raspberry Pi) and controls smart home devices without relying on cloud services.

If you’re frustrated by IFTTT’s smart home limits, Home Assistant offers local-first, private, and powerful home automation for lights, thermostats, sensors, and more.

Best for: Smart home enthusiasts and privacy-minded homeowners.
Biggest perk: Total control + thousands of device integrations.

7. Power Automate (Microsoft) – Automation for Office 365 and Enterprises

Microsoft Power Automate (formerly Flow) is part of the Microsoft Power Platform and integrates deeply with Office 365, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and more.

It allows both no-code and low-code users to build enterprise-level automations with data connectors, AI tools, and approval flows.

Best for: Corporate and enterprise workflows.
Why it’s powerful: Built-in governance, enterprise security, and scalability.

8. Huginn – Self-Hosted Automation Bots for Developers

Huginn is a lesser-known but powerful alternative that lets you create agents to watch for changes, parse data, send emails, post on social media, and more.

It’s fully self-hosted, open-source, and resembles IFTTT or Zapier—except it’s completely in your control.

Best for: Developers and sysadmins wanting customizable bots.
Strength: Automate web scraping, data monitoring, and custom triggers.

9. Bardeen – Browser-Based Automation with AI

Bardeen focuses on browser and tab automation, letting you create workflows that scrape data, autofill forms, and automate repetitive web tasks. In 2025, it includes AI agents that understand your goals and automate accordingly.

It works entirely from the browser (especially Chrome), and is ideal for marketers, researchers, and data wranglers.

Best for: Web-based automation and AI-assisted tasks.
Key feature: AI agents that automate browser actions intelligently.

10. Zapier Tables (New in 2025) – Built-In Database for Automation

Though technically part of Zapier, Zapier Tables launched in 2025 as a notion-like database tool tightly integrated into your automations.

Think of it as a dynamic spreadsheet where your Zaps read from, write to, and trigger actions based on custom logic.

Best for: Businesses needing dynamic data-driven workflows.
Highlight: Replace Airtable + IFTTT with one system.

 Conclusion:

While IFTTT made automation easy to understand, 2025 brings better options for advanced control, privacy, affordability, and scalability.

• Use Zapier or Make for professional-grade automation.

• Try n8n or Huginn if you want open-source and total data control.

• Choose Home Assistant or Tasker for local device automation.

• Go with Bardeen for web automation powered by AI.

The future of automation is open, modular, and smarter—choose the platform that fits your workflow, not the other way around.