Automatisch vs Kestra
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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Kestra
Declarative orchestration and scheduling platform
| Feature | Automatisch | Kestra |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13,925 | ★ 27,575 |
| First released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Zapier | Zapier, Make |
Why pick each one
Choose Kestra if…
- Strong for data orchestration
- Scalable architecture
- Open-source license
Frequently asked questions
Is Automatisch or Kestra better?
Neither is universally better. Kestra 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 Kestra free and open-source?
Yes. Automatisch is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Kestra under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Automatisch and Kestra with Docker?
Automatisch: yes. Kestra: yes.