GoRules
Model business logic in decision tables, visual flows, and natural-language rules. Change rules without deploys, test every path, and run the same engine anywhere.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/gorules/zen or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Drools.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $25/mo ($300/yr) in subscriptions
GoRules FAQ
Common questions
Is GoRules free and open source?+
GoRules is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Model business logic in decision tables, visual flows, and natural-language rules. Change rules without deploys, test every path, and run the same engine anywhere.
What paid software does GoRules replace?+
GoRules serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Drools, saving up to $25/month ($300/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up GoRules?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/gorules/zen or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with GoRules?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Drools.