Automatisch vs StackStorm

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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FeatureAutomatischStackStorm
CategoryAutomation & WorkflowsAutomation & Workflows
LicenseAGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptPython
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM512 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, kubernetes, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 13,925★ 6,515
First released20222014
ReplacesZapierZapier, AWS Systems Manager

Why pick each one

Choose Automatisch if…

  • Privacy-friendly
  • Simple workflow builder
  • Open source
Automatisch details

Choose StackStorm if…

  • Powerful for ops automation
  • Extensive integration packs
StackStorm details

Frequently asked questions

Is Automatisch or StackStorm better?

Automatisch is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider StackStorm if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Automatisch and StackStorm free and open-source?

Yes. Automatisch is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and StackStorm under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Automatisch and StackStorm with Docker?

Automatisch: yes. StackStorm: yes.

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