Automatisch Review (2026)
Open-source Zapier alternative for simple posting flows.
Free (self-hosted) · Free plan: yes · 5 platforms
What is Automatisch?
Automatisch keeps automation simple: Zapier-style trigger-action flows, self-hosted via Docker, AGPL-licensed. For social scheduling that means flows like 'every morning, read the next row from a sheet and post it to X,' or 'when the blog RSS updates, share it to Mastodon and Telegram.'
Its integration list is smaller than n8n's or Activepieces', so treat it as the lightweight option: less to learn, less it can do. The project positions data sovereignty as the core benefit — flows and credentials never leave your server. A managed cloud subscription exists for those who don't want to host.
Key features
- Trigger-action simplicity. Zapier-style two-step flows without workflow-graph complexity.
- AGPL open source. Fully open codebase, self-hosted via Docker.
- Social connectors. X, Mastodon, Telegram, Discord, and Slack, plus RSS and webhooks.
- Data sovereignty. Credentials and flow data stay entirely on your infrastructure.
- Scheduled triggers. Time-based flows for recurring posting patterns.
Supported platforms
Pricing
Free and open source self-hosted (AGPL). A managed cloud subscription is available if you'd rather not run your own instance.
Best for
Privacy-focused users who want simple, self-hosted posting automations without a big platform to learn.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Very easy to grasp
- Fully open source
- Light on server resources
- Clean, modern UI
Cons
- Much smaller integration catalog
- No native TikTok/Instagram publishing
- Complex pipelines outgrow it quickly
Automatisch alternatives
FAQ
What social automations suit Automatisch?
Simple recurring patterns: RSS-to-social sharing, scheduled posts pulled from a spreadsheet, cross-posting between X and Mastodon, or alert-style posts to Telegram/Discord. For multi-step AI pipelines, use n8n or Activepieces instead.
Is Automatisch free?
Yes — self-hosting is free under the AGPL license. A paid managed cloud exists for convenience.
Automatisch vs n8n?
Automatisch trades power for simplicity: fewer integrations and simpler flows, but a gentler learning curve and a strict open-source license. n8n wins for anything complex.
Can Automatisch post to Instagram or TikTok?
Not natively — pair it with a publishing API like a self-hosted Postiz instance via webhooks if you need those platforms.