If This, Then That（或 IFTTT）是(That–or IFTTT–is)一种自动化服务，允许用户创建“Applet(allows users to create “Applets) ”或在满足某些条件时执行的自动化任务。直到最近，该服务还是完全免费使用的，但IFTTT现在推出了Pro定价层，这让事情发生了一些变化。
问题是IFTTT Pro的定价是否值得。发生了几项重大变化，使Pro服务对某些用户来说是值得的，但它并不是每个人的正确选择(right choice for everyone)。
功能性
第一个主要变化是可用小程序(Applets)的总数。在推出IFTTT Pro之前，用户可以运行无限数量的小程序(Applets)。现在这个数字仅限于三个。Applet(Applets)是否正在运行并不重要。要访问无限小程序(Applets)，您需要为IFTTT Pro付费。
一个新功能是引入了多步骤Applet。以前，IFTTT命令仅限于两步交互。现在，用户可以为每个Applet创建多个步骤，从而对服务进行更精细的控制。这些额外的步骤可以利用查询和条件逻辑，使它们比以前可用的简单过程更强大。
多个步骤意味着用户可以引入更精确的控制。例如，在上图中，第二个小程序(Applet)触发了“游戏模式”。它将所有灯光更改为单一颜色。通过多个步骤，同一个Applet可以将单个灯光更改为特定的颜色，以更好地适应游戏或空间。
如果您使用IFTTT Pro，该服务会更频繁地检查条件触发器的更新并更快地执行小程序。IFTTT Pro还提供客户支持。这对IFTTT小程序的性能产生了巨大的影响，因为许多小程序在触发操作和条件之间存在显着的、明显的滞后。
查询功能意味着可以根据Applet执行多个步骤。例如，如果通过智能设备检测到家中有泄漏，Applet可以搜索您并通过GPS确定您的位置。如果您离家很远，您将收到推送通知。
另一方面，如果您在家，Applet可以触发房屋内某处的物理警报，例如铃声或改变灯光颜色。您可以在创建Applet(Applet)时确定所有这些功能。
据说还可以设置Applet的运行时间。这意味着， Applet(Applet)可以在设定的时间后自动关闭，而不是在满足条件时保持打开状态。
目前，Pro层没有限制条件条款或设备兼容性，尽管将来可能会发生变化。IFTTT Pro是基础服务的升级版。
IFTTT 定价
IFTTT Pro最有趣的部分是定价。目前，没有固定的专用价格。事实上，用户可以选择将其价格设置为以下四个选项之一：3.99 美元、5.99 美元、9.99 美元和定制。自定义字段允许您设置要支付的价格，只要每月至少 1.99 美元。
这是一种有趣的方法，IFTTT希望能够简化从免费服务到付费服务的过渡。把(Think)它想象成Kickstarter的延伸目标。产品已经存在，但团队愿意额外付费。
然而，值得注意的是措辞。根据IFTTT的说法，“在有限的时间内，您可以为IFTTT Pro设定价格，我们将无限期地兑现它。所有订阅均以美元为单位，每月续订。”
虽然不清楚“无限期”有多长，但您必须在10 月 31 日(October 31st)之前利用“选择您自己的价格”优惠。在此之后，选项将缩小——最有可能降至 9.99 美元，这是IFTTT的创建者认为Pro订阅值得的价格点。
价格可能很快就会上涨，兑现当前价格的承诺可能不会持续太久。如果您有兴趣以低于 3.99 美元的价格订阅IFTTT Pro ，请迅速行动。(IFTTT Pro)
IFTTT Pro 值得吗？
该服务当然功能强大，并且随着付费版本收入的增加，IFTTT可能会在功能和实用性方面继续增长。如果您是高级用户，并且您利用IFTTT将众多智能家居设备连接(connect numerous smart home devices)在一起，那么Pro计划对您来说可能是值得的。
如果您可以使用IFTTT Pro(IFTTT Pro)替换其他订阅服务，则尤其如此。例如，许多家庭安全摄像头的付费层提供了附加功能，但这通常可以通过精心设计的小程序来复制。
另一方面，如果您只将 IFTTT 用于一些小任务(only use IFTTT for a few minor tasks)并且不需要多步骤 Applet 或一次超过三个 Applet，那么订阅Pro版本不会有太大的不同。这样做会支持IFTTT作为一家公司的发展，但您不太可能从实际订阅中获得很多好处。
IFTTT Pricing: Is Pro Worth the Cost?
If This, Then That–or IFTTT–is an automation service that allows users to create “Applets,” or automated tasks that take place when certain conditions are met. Until recently, the service was completely free to use, but IFTTT has now introduced a Pro pricing tier that has changed things up a bit.
The question is whether or not IFTTT Pro pricing is worth it. Several major changes have taken place that make the Pro service worthwhile to certain users, but it isn’t the right choice for everyone.
Functionality
The first major change is in the total number of available Applets. Before the introduction of IFTTT Pro, users could have an unlimited number of Applets running. Now that number is limited to only three. It doesn’t matter whether the Applets are running or not. To access unlimited Applets, you will need to pay for IFTTT Pro.
A new feature is the introduction of multi-step Applets. Previously, IFTTT commands were limited to two-step interactions. Now users can create multiple steps per Applet to give even more refined control over the service. These additional steps can utilize queries and conditional logic, making them much more powerful than the simple processes previously available.
Multiple steps means users can introduce more precise control. For example, in the above photo, the second Applet triggers “game mode.” It changes all the lights to a single color. With multiple steps, that same Applet can change individual lights to specific shades of color to better suit the game or the space.
If you use IFTTT Pro, the service checks for updates to conditional triggers more often and executes Applets faster. IFTTT Pro also offers customer support. This makes a huge difference in the performance of IFTTT applets, as many Applets had significant, noticeable lag between the trigger action and the condition.
The query feature means that multiple steps can be performed depending on the Applet. For example, if a leak is detected within the home through a smart device, the Applet can search for you and determine your location through GPS. If you are far from home, you will receive a push notification.
On the other hand, if you are at home, the Applet can trigger a physical alert somewhere within the house, such as a chime or changing the color of the lights. You can determine all of these functions upon creating the Applet.
It will also supposedly be possible to set how long an Applet will function. This means that rather than remaining on while conditions are met, an Applet could turn off automatically after a set amount of time.
At present, there are no conditional terms or device compatibility that is restricted behind the Pro tier, although that might change in the future. IFTTT Pro is an upgraded version of the base service.
IFTTT Pricing
The most interesting part of IFTTT Pro is the pricing. At the moment, there isn’t a set, dedicated price. In fact, users have the option to set their price as one of four options: $3.99, $5.99, $9.99, and custom. The custom field allows you to set the price you want to pay, as long as it is at least $1.99 per month.
It’s an interesting approach, and one IFTTT hopes will ease the transition from a free service to a paid service. Think of it almost like a Kickstarter stretch goal. The product already exists, but the team is willing to take additional payment.
Something worth noting, however, is the phrasing. According to IFTTT, “For a limited time, you may set your price for IFTTT Pro and we will honor it indefinitely. All subscriptions are in US$ and renew monthly.”
Although it isn’t clear how long “indefinitely” is, you have until October 31st to take advantage of the “choose your own price” offer. After this, the options will narrow–most likely to $9.99, the price point the creator of IFTTT believes the Pro subscription to be worth.
The price may go up soon, and the pledge to honor the current price might not last for much longer. If you are interested in subscribing to IFTTT Pro at a lower price point than $3.99, act quickly.
Is IFTTT Pro Worth It?
The service is certainly powerful, and with the increased revenue from the paid version it is possible that IFTTT will continue to grow in functionality and utility. If you are a power user and you take advantage of IFTTT to connect numerous smart home devices together, then the Pro plan could well be worth it to you.
This holds especially true if you can use IFTTT Pro to replace other subscription services. For example, the paid tiers of many home security cameras provide added functionality, but this can often be replicated through well-designed Applets.
On the other hand, if you only use IFTTT for a few minor tasks and have no need for multi-step Applets or more than three Applets at a time, then subscribing to the Pro version won’t make a huge difference. Doing so would support the growth of IFTTT as a company, but you wouldn’t likely gain many benefits from the actual subscription.
