Automatisch is a free, GDPR-friendly open-source automation tool you can self-host on any server. Here's what it costs, what you get, and how it compares.
Prices verified June 2026 · taken from Automatisch’s official pricing page
Quick verdict
Free to self-host, forever. Automatisch is the simplest open-source option — ideal if you want a Zapier-like UI without the monthly bill and don't need hundreds of integrations. For AI nodes or 400+ integrations, n8n is the better pick.
Automatisch Plans & Pricing
Self-Hosted
$0/mo
Recommended
Unlimited workflows
Unlimited executions
AGPL open-source
Full data control
EU/GDPR-friendly
Cloud
$20/mo
Managed hosting
No server setup
Automatic updates
Support included
Server cost
~$4/mo
Hetzner CX22
DigitalOcean ~$6/mo
Oracle Free Tier $0
Any Linux VPS works
*Self-hosted = software is free, you pay only for the server. No ops limits, no per-execution fees.
Yes. Automatisch is free and open-source under the AGPL license. Self-hosting is completely free — you only pay for the server (~$4–8/mo). A managed cloud version is available at $20/mo if you don't want to manage infrastructure.
Both are free to self-host. n8n has far more integrations (400+ vs ~50), AI nodes, and a larger community. Automatisch is simpler to set up and EU/GDPR-friendly by default. Choose Automatisch for simplicity; n8n for power.
Automatisch uses the AGPL (Affero GNU General Public License). It's free to use and modify. If you distribute a modified version, you must release the source code. For internal use (self-hosting), there are no restrictions.
For simple workflows between supported apps, yes. Automatisch's UI is deliberately similar to Zapier. However, it has ~50 integrations vs Zapier's 7,000+ — if you rely on niche integrations, check the integration list first.