StackStorm vs Teleport
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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StackStorm
Event-driven automation, often called IFTTT for ops
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Teleport
Identity-aware access for infrastructure
| Feature | StackStorm | Teleport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Remote Access & VPN |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, bare-metal | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,515 | ★ 20,780 |
| First released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Zapier, AWS Systems Manager | Cisco AnyConnect, AWS Systems Manager |
Why pick each one
Choose Teleport if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 20.8k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is StackStorm or Teleport better?
Neither is universally better. Teleport has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are StackStorm and Teleport free and open-source?
Yes. StackStorm is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Teleport under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run StackStorm and Teleport with Docker?
StackStorm: yes. Teleport: yes.