Automatisch vs Automa
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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Automatisch
Open-source business automation you can self-host
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Automa
Browser automation via drag-and-drop visual workflows
| Feature | Automatisch | Automa |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,925 | ★ 21,543 |
| First released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Zapier | Zapier, UiPath |
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 Automatisch or Automa better?
Automa is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Automatisch if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Automatisch and Automa free and open-source?
Yes. Automatisch is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Automa under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Automatisch and Automa with Docker?
Automatisch: yes. Automa: check the project docs for container support.