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Open source alternatives to n8n[005]
n8n is a workflow automation tool that connects apps and APIs through a visual node editor, with self-hosting and AI steps. Below are 5 self-hostable open source alternatives, ranked by GitHub popularity.
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
Automatisch
The open source Zapier alternative. Build workflow automation without spending time and money.
★ STARS
13.8k
⑂ FORKS
1.1k
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
Activepieces is the closest replacement and the one to pick if n8n's licence is the reason you are looking, since it offers the same node-based canvas under a genuinely permissive licence with a large connector library. Automatisch is simpler and more Zapier-like with far fewer integrations, and Kestra is the right answer only if your workflows are really data pipelines that need scheduling and backfills.
// FREQUENTLY ASKED
What is the best open source n8n alternative?
Kestra is the most popular open source n8n alternative by GitHub stars (26,798 stars). The other 4 options are ranked above.
Are these n8n 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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