code-servervsn8n
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| code-server | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 92/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 166 in Developer Tools | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 79 723 | 208 889 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +325 | +3 080 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 205 |
| Latest release | v4.143.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | n8n@3.0.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
n8n scores 92/100 against 83/100 for code-server, so it is the safer default.
n8n ships more often: 205 stable releases in the past year, against 30 for code-server.
If you want the quickest setup, n8n is easier to run; code-server needs more configuration.
n8n is growing faster right now (+3 080 stars in 30 days).
code-server details →n8n details →