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.