FlowFusevsNode RED
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FlowFuse | Node RED | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 54/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #13 of 17 in Low Code | #1 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 400 | 23 790 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +108 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 21 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0 · 22 Oct 2026 | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Node RED scores 81/100 against 54/100 for FlowFuse, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Node RED is easier to run; FlowFuse needs more configuration.
Node RED is growing faster right now (+108 stars in 30 days).
FlowFuse details →Node RED details →