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.
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.
*Self-hosted = software is free, you pay only for the server. No ops limits, no per-execution fees.
| Tool | Entry price | Self-host | Integrations | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatisch | $0 (self-host) | Yes (free) | ~50 | AGPL |
| n8n | $0 (self-host) | Yes (free) | 400+ | Sustainable Use |
| Activepieces | $0 (self-host) | Yes (free) | 200+ | MIT |
| Make | $9/mo | No | 1,500+ | Proprietary |
| Zapier | $20/mo | No | 7,000+ | Proprietary |