active_workflowvsn8n
Two self-hosted Workflow Automation projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| active_workflow | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 44/100 | 92/100 |
| Rank in category | #24 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 863 | 208 868 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +3 059 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 205 |
| Latest release | — | n8n@3.0.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
n8n scores 92/100 against 44/100 for active_workflow, so it is the safer default.
n8n ships more often: 205 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for active_workflow.
n8n is growing faster right now (+3 059 stars in 30 days).
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