# FlowFuse vs Node 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).

## Details

- [FlowFuse](https://selfhost.directory/project/flowfuse) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/flowfuse.md)
- [Node RED](https://selfhost.directory/project/node-red) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/node-red.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/flowfuse-vs-node-red