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The self-hostable automation tool for people who can read code.
PricingOpen source, self-hosted free; cloud from about $24/mo
Free tierYes
Last verified2026-11-01
Use it for
Self-hosted automation for people who can read code
Skip it if
Anyone unwilling to own upgrades and credentials
What it is
Fair-code workflow automation with real branching, a code node that runs JavaScript or Python, and several hundred integrations. Cheaper than the SaaS alternatives at volume because you host it. The trade is maintenance: you own upgrades, credentials, and the queue when something backs up.
Pricing
Open source, self-hosted free; cloud from about $24/mo
Who it suits
The self-hostable automation tool for people who can read code. If the constraint above matches how you work, this is a safe default. If it does not, check the alternatives below before committing to a subscription.