AppFlowyvsn8n
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AppFlowy | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 92/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 45 in Project Management | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 77 966 | 209 069 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 033 | +3 078 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 27 | 208 |
| Latest release | 0.14.11 · 26 Oct 2026 | n8n@1.123.90 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Dart | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
n8n scores 92/100 against 82/100 for AppFlowy, so it is the safer default.
n8n ships more often: 208 stable releases in the past year, against 27 for AppFlowy.
If you want the quickest setup, n8n is easier to run; AppFlowy needs more configuration.
n8n is growing faster right now (+3 078 stars in 30 days).
AppFlowy details →n8n details →