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6 self-hosted options

Open-source alternatives to IFTTT

The best open-source alternatives to IFTTT are n8n, Huginn and Node RED.

About IFTTT: A consumer automation service that links apps and devices with simple if-this-then-that applets.

Every option below is free to self-host and ranked by GitHub stars, so you can move off IFTTT without giving up the features you rely on.

Top picks

  1. Rank 1:

    n8n

    n8n-io/n8n

    Free node based Workflow Automation Tool. Easily automate tasks across different services.

    FeaturedAutomation & WorkflowsTypeScript
  2. Rank 2:

    Huginn

    huginn/huginn

    Build agents that monitor and act on your behalf.

    Automation & WorkflowsRuby
  3. Rank 3:

    Node RED

    node-red/node-red

    Browser-based flow editor that helps you wiring hardware devices, APIs and online services to create IoT solutions.

    Home Automation & IoTJavaScriptDocker

Why switch

Why teams move off IFTTT

Self-hosting is not only about saving money. These are the reasons people make the switch.

  • Own your data

    Your data lives on a server you control, not on IFTTT's infrastructure. No surprise policy changes and no lock-in.

  • No per-seat pricing

    Open-source alternatives to IFTTT are free to run for as many users as your server can handle. A small VPS often costs less than a single subscription.

  • Customize and extend

    Read the code, add plugins, connect it to your own tools and automate it through open APIs. When you need a feature, you can build it or fund it.

Full ranking

All 6 IFTTT alternatives

Ranked by GitHub stars. Open any app for live stats, license details and a deploy option.

  1. 1

    n8n

    Free node based Workflow Automation Tool. Easily automate tasks across different services.

  2. 2

    Huginn

    Build agents that monitor and act on your behalf.

  3. 3

    Node RED

    Browser-based flow editor that helps you wiring hardware devices, APIs and online services to create IoT solutions.

  4. 4

    Activepieces

    No-code business automation tool like Zapier or Tray. For example, you can send a Slack notification for each new Trello card.

  5. 5

    Automatisch

    Business automation tool that lets you connect different services like Twitter, Slack, and more to automate your business processes (alternative to Zapier).

  6. 6

    Home Assistant

    Home automation platform.

FAQ

IFTTT alternatives: FAQ

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What is the best open-source alternative to IFTTT?

n8n is the most popular open-source alternative to IFTTT, with 206,738 GitHub stars. Huginn and Node RED are also strong choices. Compare features, license and recent activity to find the best fit for your team.

Is there a free alternative to IFTTT?

Yes. All 6 apps on this page are open source and free to self-host, so you can run a IFTTT replacement without per-user fees. You only pay for the server, and a small VPS is usually enough for personal use or a small team.

Can I self-host an alternative to IFTTT?

Yes. Node RED, Activepieces and Automatisch ship a Docker image, so you can run them on a home server or VPS with Docker Compose in a few minutes. Your data then stays on hardware you control.

How do I migrate from IFTTT?

Start by exporting your data from IFTTT, then check the import options of the app you pick, since many projects ship importers for popular formats. Run both side by side for a week before you switch so nothing is lost.