Huginn
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VisitHuginn vs IFTTT
What both publish
| Fact | Huginn | IFTTT |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 | IFTTT says it was founded in 2010. |
| Integrations | The README lists connections including Slack, RSS, Twitter, Twilio, JIRA, MQTT, FTP, IMAP, Pushbullet, Pushover, and Weibo. | IFTTT says its library includes over 1,000 apps, services, and devices. |
| Intended users | The project invites contributions including UI improvements, new Agents, documentation, tutorials, and work on help wanted issues. | IFTTT positions Pro for people with multiple smart devices or a need for multi-action automations, and Pro+ for small business owners and users of advanced tools. |
| Security | The README recommends routing outbound requests through an egress proxy on shared instances where untrusted users can create agents. | IFTTT says most connected services use OAuth, allowing restricted account access without sharing the user's password with IFTTT. |
Huginn plans
- Self-hosted HuginnFree
IFTTT plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$2.99 a month
- Pro+$8.99 a month
Pick Huginn if…
Huginn suits people who want to self-host automations that monitor websites, respond to events, or send scheduled digests. It may also fit users who want to extend workflows with JavaScript functions or external agents.
Pick IFTTT if…
IFTTT suits people who want to automate actions between apps and connected devices without coding. Pro is positioned for people with multiple smart devices or multi-action automation needs; Pro+ is aimed at small business owners and users of advanced tools.