The Automatisch Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Automatisch in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Automatisch
The Insider’s Guide
Open-source workflow automation you can host yourself
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among automation tools, read from Automatisch’s own pages.
Made by Automatisch · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Automatisch’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Automatisch’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 21 of the 71 other automation tools we grade
Automatisch is an open-source tool for connecting web services into automated workflows without writing code. Its site presents it as an alternative to Zapier and stresses keeping data on your own servers. It can be self-hosted with Docker, and the homepage also mentions a cloud option.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Automatisch, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Self-hosting with Docker, Postgres and Redis, and keys that must never change or saved connections break.
- 1
Best for self-hosted automation for a developer
Automatisch is an open-source automation tool you run on your own servers.
- 2
It is free
Automatisch has no paid plan at all. The open-source software is free to run on your own servers; no hosted plan or price is published.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Multi-step flows
A flow is built from a trigger plus later steps, with built-in helper apps such as Filter, Formatter, Delay, Scheduler and HTTP Request.
- 5
Self-hosting
The installation guide covers Docker Compose and plain Docker, with a main service and a worker service that share one set of environment variables.
- 6
Own your data
The site says data stays on your own servers, which it pitches at healthcare, finance and European teams bound by GDPR.
- 7
A 2.2 GPA, above 21 of 71
That is against the other automation tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Automatisch is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Automatisch at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Automatisch
- Category
- Automation
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for self-hosted automation for a developer
Automatisch is an open-source automation tool you run on your own servers. It is free, but you supply Postgres and Redis, the docs list a bit over 70 apps, and flows currently run every 15 minutes.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $0, but only if you host it yourself, which needs a server. That is a C, and no hosted price is published. |
| Free plan and trial | B | The software is free to run on your own servers with Docker. You pay for the server. |
| Features | C | Multi-step flows, webhooks and requests, but just over 70 apps and flows that run at 15-minute intervals, with instant updates only planned. |
| Ease of use | D | Self-hosting with Docker, Postgres and Redis, and keys that must never change or saved connections break. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web interface, with connections to Slack, Google Sheets, GitHub, HubSpot, Notion, Stripe, Telegram and OpenAI. No desktop or phone app. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Automatisch is for
- Fits if you are comfortable running Docker and want to own your data
- Works for flows that can wait 15 minutes
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you do not want to run servers, as no hosted price is published
- Not for you if you need instant triggers, as flows run every 15 minutes
- Too light for a long app list: about 70 apps are listed
- Watch out: the encryption and webhook keys must never change or saved connections break
Good to know
Good for
- Teams that want to run automation on their own servers
- Developers comfortable with Docker, Postgres and Redis
- People who want an open-source stand-in for a hosted automation service
Worth knowing
- Self-hosting needs Postgres and Redis, and the encryption and webhook keys must never change or saved connections break.
- The homepage mentions a cloud solution, but no cloud plans or prices are published on the pages we read.
- The docs list a bit over 70 apps, far fewer than the large hosted automation services.
- The docs say flows currently run at 15-minute intervals, with instant updates only planned.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Automatisch is free to use.
That is a C, and no hosted price is published.
Self-hosted
$0
Run Automatisch yourself with Docker Compose or Docker. You provide the servers, Postgres and Redis.
The free plan
The open-source software is free to run on your own servers; no hosted plan or price is published.
Read from automatisch.io on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Open-source workflow automation you can host yourself. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, self-hostable, workflow automation, no-code.
Web interface, with connections to Slack, Google Sheets, GitHub, HubSpot, Notion, Stripe, Telegram and OpenAI.
- Multi-step flows
- A flow is built from a trigger plus later steps, with built-in helper apps such as Filter, Formatter, Delay, Scheduler and HTTP Request.
- Self-hosting
- The installation guide covers Docker Compose and plain Docker, with a main service and a worker service that share one set of environment variables.
- Own your data
- The site says data stays on your own servers, which it pitches at healthcare, finance and European teams bound by GDPR.
- App directory
- The docs list the supported apps, including Slack, Google Sheets, GitHub, HubSpot, Notion, Stripe, Telegram and AI services such as OpenAI and Anthropic.
- Webhooks and requests
- Webhooks and a generic HTTP Request app are in the app list, so services without a dedicated integration can still be reached.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Slack
- Google Sheets
- GitHub
- HubSpot
- Notion
- Stripe
- Telegram
- OpenAI
Automatisch is made by Automatisch.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
21/71
Other automation tools it is graded above
Automatisch's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 21 of the 71 other automation tools we grade, and level with 18.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 56 of 71) and worst on ease of use (D, above 0).
Automatisch has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 72 automation tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Automatisch’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 14 of 71
- BFree plan and trialAbove 56 of 71
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 71
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 71
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 19 of 71
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 43 automation tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Automatisch is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Automatisch is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 32 of the 71 other automation tools grade higher.
What you could not
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
- A builder that other people can use without writing code.
What this rests on. Automatisch’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
n8n, Activepieces, Zapier, Huginn and Node-RED
The 5 tools Automatisch is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
n8n
Free plan · from €20/mo
Workflow automation and AI agents you can self-host.
- Automatisch is open source, according to its own site.
- Automatisch also covers no-code.
- 2.8GPA
Activepieces
Free plan · from $16/mo
Open-source automation with flows, AI agents and tables.
- Automatisch also covers no-code.
- Activepieces also covers databases and AI agents.
- 2.6GPA
Zapier
Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Workflow automation across 9,000+ apps, with AI agents.
- Only Zapier lists a browser extension.
- Automatisch is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Automatisch also covers no-code.
- 2.6GPA
Huginn
Free
Open-source agents that watch the web and act, on your own server.
- Only Huginn lists a Linux app.
- Automatisch also covers no-code.
- 3.0GPA
Node-RED
Free
Open-source, flow-based programming tool for event-driven apps.
- Only Node-RED lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Automatisch also covers no-code.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Automatisch free?
Yes. Automatisch is free to use.
How much does Automatisch cost?
Automatisch lists one plan. Self-hosted: $0.
What platforms does Automatisch work on?
Automatisch is available on Web.
Does Automatisch have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Automatisch is listed for Web.
Does Automatisch have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Automatisch is listed for Web.
Is Automatisch open source?
Yes. Automatisch is open source, according to its own site.
What does Automatisch integrate with?
Automatisch's listing names Slack, Google Sheets, GitHub, HubSpot, Notion, Stripe, Telegram and OpenAI.
Who makes Automatisch?
Automatisch is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Automatisch?
The closest alternatives to Automatisch in our directory are n8n, Activepieces, Zapier, Huginn and Node-RED.
How does Automatisch compare with other automation tools?
Automatisch's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 21 of the 71 other automation tools we grade, and level with 18.
Is Automatisch good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Automatisch C for value for money. Automatisch has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Automatisch?
Automatisch is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Automatisch’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Automatisch's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Automatisch. Prices change, so check automatisch.io before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Automatisch, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/automatisch
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Automatisch’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Automatisch is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Automatisch. Prices and plans change: check automatisch.io before you buy.