Apache Airflow vs Automa

Comparing two open source alternatives to Zapier and Make and IFTTT . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

Apache Airflow

Apache-2.0

Apache Airflow - A platform to programmatically author, schedule, and monitor workflows

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Automa

AGPL-3.0

Browser extension that automates repetitive web tasks by visually connecting blocks — no code required.

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Side-by-side comparison

	Apache Airflow	Automa
License	Apache-2.0	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	No
GitHub Stars	44,876	21,214
Forks	16,792	2,306
Open Issues	1,741	361
Last Commit	Apr 3, 2026	Mar 2, 2026
First Released	Apr 13, 2015	Oct 2, 2021
Categories	Automation Tools	Automation Tools
Tags	#workflow #automation #scheduler	#automation #workflow #browser extension #low code

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