AutomatischvsPortkey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Automatisch | Portkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #18 of 44 in Dashboard |
| GitHub stars | 14 003 | 183 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +23 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 |
| Latest release | — | v4.0.0 · 9 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Automatisch scores 69/100 against 49/100 for Portkey, so it is the safer default.
Portkey ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Automatisch.
If you want the quickest setup, Portkey is easier to run; Automatisch needs more configuration.
Automatisch is growing faster right now (+23 stars in 30 days).
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