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Actions Runner Controller vs ToolJet

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted automation & workflows options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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AC Actions Runner Controller Run self-hosted GitHub Actions runners on Kubernetes VS TO ToolJet Low-code platform for building and automating business tools
FeatureActions Runner ControllerToolJet
CategoryAutomation & WorkflowsAutomation & Workflows
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageGoJavaScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM512 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentkubernetes, helmdocker, kubernetes, helm
GitHub stars★ 6,422★ 38,306
First released20202021
ReplacesGitHub-hosted runnersRetool, Microsoft Power Apps

Why pick each one

Choose Actions Runner Controller if…

  • Elastic CI capacity
  • Keeps builds in your cluster
Actions Runner Controller details

Choose ToolJet if…

  • Rich connector library
  • Active development
ToolJet details

Frequently asked questions

Is Actions Runner Controller or ToolJet better?

ToolJet is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Actions Runner Controller if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Actions Runner Controller and ToolJet free and open-source?

Yes. Actions Runner Controller is licensed under Apache-2.0 and ToolJet under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Actions Runner Controller and ToolJet with Docker?

Actions Runner Controller: check the project docs for container support. ToolJet: yes.

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