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Huginn

Free#107 of 131 in Workflow Automation Tools

Huginn: A flexible open-source choice for technical teams automating web events on their own infrastructure. Ranked #107 of 131 in Workflow Automation Tools by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for self-hosted event monitoring and web automation.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Self-hosted event monitoring and web automation
Paid from
Free
Multi-step workflows
Yes
Founded
2013
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Directed agent graphs support multi-step event-driven workflows.
- Website monitoring, scraping, webhooks, JavaScript, and notifications are built in.
- Docker and server deployment support direct control over infrastructure and data.
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosting puts deployment and hosting responsibility on the operator.
- The workflow model centers on agents and graphs rather than broader workflow controls.
- Its integrations are concentrated in a defined set of services and protocols.

Our verdict on Huginn

Huginn is an open-source workflow automation system for people who want to monitor websites, process events, and trigger actions from infrastructure they control. Its agent model connects tasks in directed graphs, allowing users to detect page changes, scrape web content, process events, exchange webhooks, run JavaScript functions, and send email digests or notifications. It fits technical users who are comfortable deploying automation on Linux, a server, or Docker-based infrastructure.

The pricing model is open source rather than a set of paid software tiers. That makes Huginn suitable when avoiding a recurring product subscription matters, while hosting infrastructure remains a separate cost. Deployment options include Docker and direct server installation, with support for hosting platforms such as Heroku and OpenShift. The tradeoff is operational responsibility: teams choosing Huginn should be prepared to manage the environment in which the agents run rather than expecting a vendor-operated automation service.

Its strongest area is event monitoring and web-focused automation. Agents can connect to external services through integrations including Slack, Twilio, Twitter, RSS, MQTT, IMAP, FTP, JIRA, Pushbullet, Pushover, HipChat, Jabber, Weibo, and Bash. Webhooks allow Huginn to receive and send events, while JavaScript and scraping support add processing flexibility. Choose Huginn when self-hosting, data control, website monitoring, and customizable event graphs are priorities. An alternative may be a better fit for teams seeking broader workflow controls or a simpler managed setup.

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Huginn pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on huginn.ignatius.com

Huginn fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Native connectors	Not verified
Multi-step workflows	Yes
Conditional logic	Not verified
Webhook triggers	Yes
Included task runs	Not verified
Minimum run interval	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	14 integrations: HipChat, FTP, IMAP, Jabber, JIRA, MQTT …
Pricing	Open source
Website	huginn.ignatius.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Huginn integrations

Huginn lists 14 integrations on its own site.

HipChat
FTP
IMAP
Jabber
JIRA
MQTT
Pushbullet
Pushover
RSS
Bash
Slack
Twilio
Twitter
Weibo

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