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Cinny vs AutomatedLab
Cinny has 3,968 GitHub stars, 608 forks, 354 open issues and last shipped yesterday. AutomatedLab has 2,235 stars, 382 forks, 31 open issues and last shipped 4 months ago. Cinny leads on adoption by 78% (3,968 vs 2,235 stars). Cinny is written in TypeScript under AGPL-3.0; AutomatedLab is written in PowerShell under MIT. Cinny has attracted 15% as many forks as stars, AutomatedLab 17%. Cinny was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Cinny | AutomatedLab | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 4.0K | ★ 2.2K |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Written in | TypeScript | PowerShell |
| Last push | 2026-11-04 | 2026-07-06 |
| Forks | ⑂ 608 | ⑂ 382 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Cinny if
- You weight community size — 4.0K stars and counting
- You want the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick AutomatedLab if
- You want the AutomatedLab feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches PowerShell
- You evaluated both and AutomatedLab fits your workflow better
About Cinny
Cinny A Matrix client focusing primarily on simple, elegant and secure interface. The main goal is to have an instant messaging application that is easy on people and has a modern touch. Roadmap Contributing [!IMPORTANT] We are currently in the process of [replacing] the matrix js sdk with our own SDK. As a result, we will not be accepting any pull requests until further notice. Thank you for your understanding. [replacing]: Getting started The web app is available at [app.cinny.in] and gets updated on each new release. The dev branch is continuously deployed at [dev.cinny.in] but keep in mind that it could have…
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About AutomatedLab
AutomatedLab Build Status Last Commit Latest Release Develop Master Project Summary AutomatedLab (AL) enables you to setup test and lab environments on Hyper v or Azure with multiple products or just a single VM in a very short time. There are only two requirements you need to make sure: You need the DVD ISO images and a Hyper V host or an Azure subscription. Sponsors Huge thanks to our regular sponsor @chocolatey! In case you have lived under a rock (or worked mainly on non Windows systems) for the past decade, Chocolatey is a brilliant package management system with a public binary package gallery as well as…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cinny or AutomatedLab more popular?
Cinny has 3,968 GitHub stars and AutomatedLab has 2,235. Cinny has the larger community by that measure.
Are Cinny and AutomatedLab free?
Both are open source. Cinny is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and AutomatedLab under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between Cinny and AutomatedLab?
Cinny is written in TypeScript and AutomatedLab in PowerShell. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Cinny or AutomatedLab?
Choose Cinny if you want the larger community (3,968 stars) or its AGPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose AutomatedLab if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.