FleetvsNode RED
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Fleet | Node RED | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Device Management | #1 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 7 074 | 23 794 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +5 | +109 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 21 |
| Latest release | fleet-v4.94.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Node RED scores 81/100 against 67/100 for Fleet, so it is the safer default.
Node RED ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Fleet.
If you want the quickest setup, Node RED is easier to run; Fleet needs more configuration.
Node RED is growing faster right now (+109 stars in 30 days).
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