grok-reg-toolvsNode RED
Two self-hosted Automation projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| grok-reg-tool | Node RED | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 38/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #24 of 26 in Automation | #1 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 217 | 23 791 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +109 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 21 |
| Latest release | v0.1.2 · 8 Jun 2026 | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Node RED scores 81/100 against 38/100 for grok-reg-tool, so it is the safer default.
Node RED ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for grok-reg-tool.
If you want the quickest setup, Node RED is easier to run; grok-reg-tool needs more configuration.
Node RED is growing faster right now (+109 stars in 30 days).
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