# heplify vs n8n

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | heplify | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 92/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #27 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 222 | 208 982 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +3 091 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 208 ✓ |
| Latest release | 2.0.28 · 4 Sept 2026 | n8n@1.123.90 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

n8n scores 92/100 against 49/100 for heplify, so it is the safer default.

n8n ships more often: 208 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for heplify.

If you want the quickest setup, n8n is easier to run; heplify needs more configuration.

n8n is growing faster right now (+3 091 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [heplify](https://selfhost.directory/project/heplify) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/heplify.md)
- [n8n](https://selfhost.directory/project/n8n) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/n8n.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/heplify-vs-n8n