Maestral vs ToolJet
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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Maestral
Lightweight Dropbox client that runs as a daemon
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ToolJet
Low-code platform for building and automating business tools
| Feature | Maestral | ToolJet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,335 | ★ 38,306 |
| First released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Dropbox client | Retool, Microsoft Power Apps |
Why pick each one
Choose Maestral if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (3.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Maestral or ToolJet better?
Neither is universally better. ToolJet has the larger community, while Maestral is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Maestral and ToolJet free and open-source?
Yes. Maestral is licensed under MIT and ToolJet under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Maestral and ToolJet with Docker?
Maestral: check the project docs for container support. ToolJet: yes.