Automatisch
Open-source workflow automation with full data control — self-host or cloud
About Automatisch
Automatisch is an open-source workflow automation platform and privacy-first alternative to Zapier and Make. Build automated workflows connecting 100+ services without code, while keeping data on your servers. Self-host for free or use managed cloud hosting.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free to self-host with no subscription fees for the open-source edition
- Privacy-focused with full data sovereignty — no data sharing with third parties
- Active open-source community with 13,700+ GitHub stars and growing contributor base
- No vendor lock-in — switch between self-hosted and cloud at any time
Cons
- Self-hosting requires technical infrastructure knowledge (Docker, database management)
- Smaller integration ecosystem compared to established alternatives like Zapier or Make
- Limited social proof with fewer reviews on major platforms than competitors
- Workflows execute at 15-minute intervals — not suitable for real-time automation
Key Features
Self-Hosted Deployment
Full control over data with on-premise hosting for GDPR compliance and data sovereignty
100+ Integrations
Connect Discord, Slack, GitHub, Google Sheets, Airtable, PostgreSQL, Stripe, Twilio, and more
No-Code Workflow Builder
Intuitive visual interface for non-technical users to create automated sequences
Triggers & Actions
Event-based automation with customizable triggers and multi-step action chains
Conditional Logic
Built-in functions for intelligent workflow design with conditions, filters, and delays
Webhooks
Connect any service lacking native support via custom webhook integrations
Multi-Step Flows
Create complex workflows with sequential triggers, conditions, and actions
Pricing
- Unlimited workflows
- All integrations
- Full data control
- AGPL-3.0 license
- Community support
- 10,000 tasks monthly
- Unlimited flows & steps
- All integrations
- Built-in filters
- Single user
- Custom task limits
- Multi-user
- Priority support
- SLA guarantees
- Enterprise license
Best For
GDPR-Compliant Automation
Build automated workflows while keeping all data on EU-based servers for regulatory compliance
Team Notifications
Automatically notify team members on Slack or Discord when events occur in GitHub, Stripe, or other services
CRM Updates
Sync customer data between platforms and trigger actions when new leads or orders come in
Invoice Automation
Automate invoice creation and notifications when payments are received via Stripe or other gateways
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