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n8n vs Automatisch
n8n has 204,887 GitHub stars, 60,739 forks, 1,143 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Automatisch has 13,970 stars, 1,062 forks, 287 open issues and last shipped 7 months ago. n8n leads on adoption by 1,367% (204,887 vs 13,970 stars). n8n is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence; Automatisch is written in JavaScript under a custom or non-standard licence. n8n has attracted 30% as many forks as stars, Automatisch 8%. n8n was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 2 topic tags (automation, low-code), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
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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| n8n | Automatisch | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 205K | ★ 14K |
| License | Custom / other | Custom / other |
| Written in | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-02-11 |
| Forks | ⑂ 61K | ⑂ 1.1K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick n8n if
- You weight community size — 205K stars and counting
- You want the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Automatisch if
- You want the Automatisch feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches JavaScript
- You evaluated both and Automatisch fits your workflow better
About n8n
n8n is a visual workflow automation platform built in TypeScript that combines a drag and drop editor with custom code execution. It lives in the integration and automation ecosystem, positioned as an open alternative to proprietary services like Zapier. Users design multi step workflows—called “n8n flows”—that connect apps, services, and custom logic to automate repetitive tasks.
About Automatisch
Automatisch is an open source integration platform for workflow automation, positioned as an alternative to Zapier. It lives in the JavaScript, low code, no code, self hosted, and automation ecosystem, and it is categorized under Productivity & Utilities / Automation. The project lets users connect services such as Twitter and Slack so that business processes can be automated without writing code.
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Frequently asked questions
Is n8n or Automatisch more popular?
n8n has 204,887 GitHub stars and Automatisch has 13,970. n8n has the larger community by that measure.
Are n8n and Automatisch free?
Neither n8n nor Automatisch declares a licence in this registry, so check each project's own repository before relying on either for a commercial use. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between n8n and Automatisch?
n8n is written in TypeScript and Automatisch in JavaScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, n8n or Automatisch?
Choose n8n if you want the larger community (204,887 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose Automatisch if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.