n8n
AutomationFree node based Workflow Automation Tool. Easily automate tasks across different services.
- Stars
- ★ 208k
- Licence
- Apache-2.0, Commons-Clause
- Updated
Self-hosted alternatives to IFTTT
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Quick answer: n8n has the most stars on its repository of the 3 options here (★ 208k), followed by Home Assistant (★ 91.6k). Stars show popularity, not fit, so check formats, platforms and licence for your own work.
Hosted applets that connect apps and devices. Here are 3 self-hosted options, most-starred first.
Home Assistant
Internet of Things (IoT)Home automation platform.
- Stars
- ★ 91.6k
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Updated
- Docker
- Runs on ARM
Alternative to IFTTT, SmartThings
Node RED
Internet of Things (IoT)Browser-based flow editor that helps you wiring hardware devices, APIs and online services to create IoT solutions.
- Stars
- ★ 23.7k
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Updated
- Docker
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FAQ
Is there a self-hosted alternative to IFTTT?
Yes. SelfHostAlts lists 3 options: n8n, Home Assistant and Node RED.
Which IFTTT alternatives are open source?
Home Assistant (Apache-2.0) and Node RED (Apache-2.0). The others are free or freemium but not open source.
Which IFTTT alternatives can run with Docker?
Home Assistant and Node RED. The other listed here isn't listed for Docker.
Related categories: Automation · Internet of Things (IoT)
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