AnubisvsNode RED
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Anubis | Node RED | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 78 in Security | #1 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 23 800 | 23 791 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 149 | +106 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 21 |
| Latest release | v1.28.2 · 23 Oct 2026 | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Node RED scores 81/100 against 80/100 for Anubis, so it is the safer default.
Node RED ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Anubis.
If you want the quickest setup, Node RED is easier to run; Anubis needs more configuration.
Anubis is growing faster right now (+1 149 stars in 30 days).
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