gluetunvsNode RED
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| gluetun | Node RED | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 56 in VPN | #1 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 15 909 | 23 790 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +311 | +108 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 21 |
| Latest release | v3.41.3 · 30 Jul 2026 | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Node RED scores 81/100 against 75/100 for gluetun, so it is the safer default.
Node RED ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for gluetun.
If you want the quickest setup, Node RED is easier to run; gluetun needs more configuration.
gluetun is growing faster right now (+311 stars in 30 days).
gluetun details →Node RED details →