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Open source alternatives to Make[009]
Make is a visual automation platform that chains SaaS apps into multi-step scenarios with branching, filters and data mapping. Below are 9 self-hostable open source alternatives, ranked by GitHub popularity.
n8n
Fair-code workflow automation platform
★ STARS
187.1k
⑂ FORKS
57.5k
AppSmith
Platform to build admin panels, internal tools, and dashboards. Integrates with 25+ databases and any API.
★ STARS
39.8k
⑂ FORKS
4.6k
Kestra
Event Driven Orchestration & Scheduling Platform for Mission Critical Applications
★ STARS
26.8k
⑂ FORKS
2.6k
Activepieces
Open-source, AI-first and no-code business automation tool
★ STARS
22.1k
⑂ FORKS
3.6k
Automa
A browser extension for automating your browser by connecting blocks
★ STARS
21.3k
⑂ FORKS
2.3k
Windmill
Open-source platform to turn scripts into internal apps & workflows
★ STARS
16.4k
⑂ FORKS
948
Automatisch
The open source Zapier alternative. Build workflow automation without spending time and money.
★ STARS
13.8k
⑂ FORKS
1.1k
Hatchet
Background task orchestration and visibility
★ STARS
7.1k
⑂ FORKS
372
ByteChef
Open-source, AI-native, low-code platform for API orchestration, workflow automation, and AI agent integration across internal systems and SaaS products.
★ STARS
754
⑂ FORKS
137
// EDITOR'S TAKE
n8n is the closest and the strongest option, with a node canvas that maps directly onto Make scenarios plus the escape hatch of writing JavaScript in a node when the visual editor runs out. Activepieces is the friendlier choice for non-technical users who want Make's simplicity, and Windmill inverts the model by treating scripts as the primary unit and the workflow as glue.
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What is the best open source Make alternative?
n8n is the most popular open source Make alternative by GitHub stars (187,077 stars). The other 8 options are ranked above.
Are these Make alternatives self-hostable?
Yes — every project listed here is open source and runs on your own infrastructure. Click into a project to see its license, stars, language, and current health status.
Are they free?
All projects shown are free and open source. Check each project's license page for the terms — most are MIT, Apache 2.0, or AGPL.
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