# Fleet vs n8n

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

| | Fleet | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 92/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Device Management | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 7 074 | 209 024 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +5 | +3 133 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 208 ✓ |
| Latest release | fleet-v4.94.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | n8n@1.123.90 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

n8n scores 92/100 against 67/100 for Fleet, so it is the safer default.

n8n ships more often: 208 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Fleet.

If you want the quickest setup, n8n is easier to run; Fleet needs more configuration.

n8n is growing faster right now (+3 133 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Fleet](https://selfhost.directory/project/fleet) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/fleet.md)
- [n8n](https://selfhost.directory/project/n8n) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/n8n.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/fleet-vs-n8n