Automatisch replaces 6 paid apps

Compare Automatisch with 6 paid apps. Each pairing describes a recorded use case and its limits; check the current license, feature availability and hosting requirements at the source.

Automatisch open source→compared with 6 paid apps★ 14k · active jan 2026docker to self-host🤖 automation
recorded product details

licenseAGPL-3.0

runsyour server

installClone the repository and run Docker Compose.

dataApplication and credential data stays on the user's server in PostgreSQL, with Redis for queues/cache; credentials are encrypted.

setupRequires Docker, PostgreSQL/Redis configuration and secret management; the default sample login must be changed immediately.

source checked 2026-08-10

compare these paid apps
Integrately NOT REALLY$29.99/mo

Straightforward app automations without the task counter or the connector sprawl.

the catchAutomatisch's connector and recipe catalog is much narrower than Integrately's one-click automation library.

the verdict →all Integrately alternatives →
Zapier KINDA$29.99/mo

A smaller AGPL Zapier clone for ordinary trigger-action flows.

the catchIt has a far smaller integration catalog and less mature debugging, administration and support than Zapier.

the verdict →all Zapier alternatives →
n8n Cloud YES$27.73/mo

A smaller AGPL automation server for people who do not need n8n's entire ecosystem.

the catchAutomatisch is much narrower than n8n's ecosystem and still leaves every operational responsibility with you.

the verdict →all n8n Cloud alternatives →
Albato NOT REALLY$22/mo

A smaller Zapier clone with fewer connectors and a proper AGPL license.

the catchAutomatisch has far fewer connectors and much less transformation/retry polish than Albato, while also requiring self-hosting.

the verdict →all Albato alternatives →
Pabbly Connect NOT REALLY$19/mo

The small self-hosted connector box Pabbly Connect's simpler workflows actually need.

the catchAutomatisch covers simple trigger-action jobs but has far fewer connectors and requires a server you maintain.

the verdict →all Pabbly Connect alternatives →
Make KINDA$12/mo

A cleaner, smaller automation canvas when your scenarios do not need Make's long tail.

the catchAutomatisch's connector catalog and transformation canvas are far narrower than Make's long-tail scenario system.

the verdict →all Make alternatives →

latest recorded source check 2026-08-10 · up to $1,692/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list

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