Automa vs Skyvern
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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Skyvern
Automate browser workflows with LLMs and computer vision
| Feature | Automa | Skyvern |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Vue | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 21,543 | ★ 22,708 |
| First released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Zapier, UiPath | UiPath, 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
Choose Skyvern if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 22.7k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Automa or Skyvern better?
Neither is universally better. Skyvern 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 Skyvern free and open-source?
Yes. Automa is licensed under MIT and Skyvern under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Automa and Skyvern with Docker?
Automa: check the project docs for container support. Skyvern: yes.