Daguvsflow-like
Two self-hosted n8n alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dagu | flow-like | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #17 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 4 476 | 967 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +405 | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 65 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.24.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Dagu scores 68/100 against 50/100 for flow-like, so it is the safer default.
Dagu ships more often: 65 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for flow-like.
If you want the quickest setup, Dagu is easier to run; flow-like needs more configuration.
Dagu is growing faster right now (+405 stars in 30 days).
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