Automatischvsrudder
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Automatisch | rudder | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #4 of 8 in Configuration Management |
| GitHub stars | 14 003 | 719 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +20 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 11 |
| Latest release | — | 9.1.4 · 7 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Scala |
Which one should you pick?
Automatisch scores 69/100 against 55/100 for rudder, so it is the safer default.
rudder ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Automatisch.
If you want the quickest setup, Automatisch is easier to run; rudder needs more configuration.
Automatisch is growing faster right now (+20 stars in 30 days).
Automatisch details →rudder details →