Daguvspinchy
Two self-hosted n8n alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dagu | pinchy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #153 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 4 479 | 192 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +408 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 65 | 14 |
| Latest release | v2.24.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.9.1 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Dagu scores 68/100 against 43/100 for pinchy, so it is the safer default.
Dagu ships more often: 65 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for pinchy.
If you want the quickest setup, Dagu is easier to run; pinchy needs more configuration.
Dagu is growing faster right now (+408 stars in 30 days).
Dagu details →pinchy details → All n8n alternatives →
Swap a project
Keep Dagu, compare it with
Keep pinchy, compare it with