FlagsmithvsNode RED
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Flagsmith | Node RED | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Feature Flags | #1 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 6 630 | 23 794 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +61 | +109 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 68 | 21 |
| Latest release | v2.288.2 · 29 Oct 2026 | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Node RED scores 81/100 against 73/100 for Flagsmith, so it is the safer default.
Flagsmith ships more often: 68 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for Node RED.
If you want the quickest setup, Node RED is easier to run; Flagsmith needs more configuration.
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