# Coder vs Node RED

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Coder | Node RED |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 81/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #10 of 166 in Developer Tools | #1 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 17 212 | 23 790 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +552 ✓ | +108 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 67 ✓ | 21 |
| Latest release | v2.35.12 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Node RED scores 81/100 against 76/100 for Coder, so it is the safer default.

Coder ships more often: 67 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for Node RED.

If you want the quickest setup, Node RED is easier to run; Coder needs more configuration.

Coder is growing faster right now (+552 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Coder](https://selfhost.directory/project/coder) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/coder.md)
- [Node RED](https://selfhost.directory/project/node-red) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/node-red.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/coder-vs-node-red