Automatisch vs Node RED
Both Automatisch and Node RED are self-hosted alternatives to IFTTT, Make and Zapier.
Side by side
| Field | Automatisch | Node RED |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Business automation tool that lets you connect different services like Twitter, Slack, and more to automate your business processes. | Browser-based flow editor that helps you wiring hardware devices, APIs and online services to create IoT solutions. |
| GitHub stars | 14,007 | 23,804 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Platforms | Docker | Nodejs, Docker |
| Latest release | v0.15.0, 8 August 2025 | 5.0.9, 21 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 15 January 2026 | 26 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Automation | Internet of Things (IoT) |
| Website | https://automatisch.io | https://nodered.org/ |
| Source code | https://github.com/automatisch/automatisch | https://github.com/node-red/node-red |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Node RED has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 23,804 against 14,007.
- Node RED recorded repository activity more recently, 26 October 2026 against 15 January 2026.
- Node RED has the newer release on record: 5.0.9, 21 October 2026, against v0.15.0, 8 August 2025.
- Licenses differ: Automatisch is listed under AGPL-3.0; Node RED under Apache-2.0.
- Platforms differ: Automatisch lists Docker; Node RED lists Nodejs, Docker.
- Automatisch is filed under Automation; Node RED is filed under Internet of Things (IoT).