Automatisch vs Conductor OSS
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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Conductor OSS
Microservices and workflow orchestration engine
| Feature | Automatisch | Conductor OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, kubernetes, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,925 | ★ 32,066 |
| First released | 2022 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Zapier | AWS Step Functions, Camunda |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Automatisch or Conductor OSS better?
Neither is universally better. Conductor OSS has the larger community, while Automatisch is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Automatisch and Conductor OSS free and open-source?
Yes. Automatisch is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Conductor OSS under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Automatisch and Conductor OSS with Docker?
Automatisch: yes. Conductor OSS: yes.