hestiavsNode RED
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| hestia | Node RED | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in Control Panel | #1 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 4 551 | 23 790 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 | +108 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 21 |
| Latest release | 1.10.5 · 14 Sept 2026 | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Shell | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Node RED scores 81/100 against 68/100 for hestia, so it is the safer default.
Node RED ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for hestia.
If you want the quickest setup, Node RED is easier to run; hestia needs more configuration.
Node RED is growing faster right now (+108 stars in 30 days).
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