Activepiecesvsflow-like
Two self-hosted n8n alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Activepieces | flow-like | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #17 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 25 265 | 967 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +565 | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 37 | 0 |
| Latest release | 0.92.3-hotfix.2 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Activepieces scores 81/100 against 50/100 for flow-like, so it is the safer default.
Activepieces ships more often: 37 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for flow-like.
If you want the quickest setup, Activepieces is easier to run; flow-like needs more configuration.
Activepieces is growing faster right now (+565 stars in 30 days).
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