# Automatisch vs Pipes

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Automatisch | Pipes |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 ✓ | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #52 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 14 003 ✓ | 282 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +20 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Automatisch scores 69/100 against 44/100 for Pipes, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Automatisch is easier to run; Pipes needs more configuration.

Automatisch is growing faster right now (+20 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Automatisch](https://selfhost.directory/project/automatisch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/automatisch.md)
- [Pipes](https://selfhost.directory/project/pipes) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pipes.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/automatisch-vs-pipes