Cup vs Huginn
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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Huginn
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| Feature | Cup | Huginn |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Rust | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,337 | ★ 49,759 |
| First released | 2024 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Watchtower | IFTTT, Zapier |
Why pick each one
Choose Cup if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.3k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Cup or Huginn better?
Neither is universally better. Huginn has the larger community, while Cup is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Cup and Huginn free and open-source?
Yes. Cup is licensed under MIT and Huginn under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cup and Huginn with Docker?
Cup: yes. Huginn: yes.