Automatisch vs Rowboat

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

Automatisch

AGPL-3.0

The open source Zapier alternative. Build workflow automation without spending time and money.

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Rowboat

Apache-2.0

Open-source desktop AI coworker with a living knowledge graph, built-in email, browser, meeting notes, and code mode.

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Side-by-side comparison

	Automatisch	Rowboat
License	AGPL-3.0	Apache-2.0
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	13,886	16,232
Forks	1,055	1,610
Open Issues	285	112
Last Commit	Feb 11, 2026	Jul 12, 2026
First Released	Sep 30, 2021	Jan 13, 2025
Categories	Automation Tools	Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools Automation Tools AI Coding Agents
Tags	#automation #workflow #No Code #low code	#ai #ai agent #desktop-app

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