# Automatisch — Open Source Zapier Alternative for Workflow Automation > Automatisch is a self-hosted workflow automation platform that connects apps and services through a visual flow builder without writing code. ## Install Save as a script file and run: # Automatisch — Open Source Zapier Alternative for Workflow Automation ## Quick Use ```bash git clone https://github.com/automatisch/automatisch.git cd automatisch docker compose up -d ``` ## Introduction Automatisch lets you build automated workflows between your apps using a visual drag-and-drop editor. It runs on your own server so your data stays private and you avoid per-task pricing from hosted services. ## What Automatisch Does - Connects apps like Slack, GitHub, Google Sheets, and dozens more through pre-built integrations - Provides a visual flow builder where you chain triggers and actions without code - Runs workflows on a schedule, on webhook trigger, or on app events - Stores all workflow data and execution logs on your own infrastructure - Supports conditional logic and data transformation between steps ## Architecture Overview Automatisch is a Node.js application with a React frontend and a PostgreSQL database. A background worker service polls for triggers and executes workflow steps. Each integration is implemented as a plugin with standardized trigger and action interfaces. ## Self-Hosting & Configuration - Deploy with Docker Compose, which starts the web app, worker, and PostgreSQL - Configure SMTP settings for email notifications in the environment file - Set up OAuth credentials for each app integration you want to use - Adjust worker polling intervals and concurrency via environment variables - Place behind a reverse proxy for TLS and custom domain support ## Key Features - Visual workflow editor with a clean drag-and-drop interface - No per-task or per-workflow pricing, unlimited automations - Pre-built integrations for popular services with trigger and action steps - Execution history with detailed logs for each workflow run - Role-based access control for team environments ## Comparison with Similar Tools - **Zapier** — hosted SaaS with per-task pricing; Automatisch is free and self-hosted - **n8n** — similar concept but uses a fair-code license; Automatisch is MIT-licensed - **Make (Integromat)** — cloud-only with complex pricing tiers; Automatisch runs on your server - **Activepieces** — another open-source alternative but with a different plugin architecture - **Node-RED** — flow-based programming for IoT; Automatisch is focused on SaaS app integrations ## FAQ **Q: How many integrations does Automatisch support?** A: It ships with integrations for popular services including Slack, GitHub, Notion, Google Sheets, and more. New integrations are added regularly. **Q: Is there a limit on workflow executions?** A: No, since you self-host, there are no artificial limits on the number of tasks or workflows. **Q: Can I build custom integrations?** A: Yes, integrations follow a plugin pattern. You can create new ones by implementing the trigger and action interfaces. **Q: What license is Automatisch released under?** A: Automatisch uses a permissive open-source license that allows commercial use and modification. ## Sources - https://github.com/automatisch/automatisch - https://automatisch.io --- Source: https://tokrepo.com/en/workflows/c4d55131-3c2d-11f1-9bc6-00163e2b0d79 Author: Script Depot