AutomatischvsScreenTinker
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Automatisch | ScreenTinker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #4 of 7 in Digital Signage |
| GitHub stars | 14 003 | 242 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +20 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | v3.0.3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Automatisch scores 69/100 against 53/100 for ScreenTinker, so it is the safer default.
ScreenTinker ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Automatisch.
Automatisch is growing faster right now (+20 stars in 30 days).
Automatisch details →ScreenTinker details →