Automa vs Huginn
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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Automa
Browser automation via drag-and-drop visual workflows
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Huginn
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| Feature | Automa | Huginn |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Vue | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21,543 | ★ 49,759 |
| First released | 2021 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Zapier, UiPath | IFTTT, Zapier |
Why pick each one
Choose Automa if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 21.5k GitHub stars
- Written in Vue
Frequently asked questions
Is Automa or Huginn better?
Neither is universally better. Huginn has the larger community, while Automa is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Automa and Huginn free and open-source?
Yes. Automa is licensed under MIT and Huginn under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Automa and Huginn with Docker?
Automa: check the project docs for container support. Huginn: yes.