DashBeamvsNode RED
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DashBeam | Node RED | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #1 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 10 123 | 23 791 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +63 | +106 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 21 |
| Latest release | v0.7.2 · 14 Oct 2026 | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Node RED scores 81/100 against 70/100 for DashBeam, so it is the safer default.
Node RED ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for DashBeam.
If you want the quickest setup, Node RED is easier to run; DashBeam needs more configuration.
DashBeam details →Node RED details →