HomeDash2vsNode RED
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| HomeDash2 | Node RED | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 38/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #39 of 44 in Dashboard | #1 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 159 | 23 791 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +109 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 21 |
| Latest release | — | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Node RED scores 81/100 against 38/100 for HomeDash2, so it is the safer default.
Node RED ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for HomeDash2.
If you want the quickest setup, Node RED is easier to run; HomeDash2 needs more configuration.
Node RED is growing faster right now (+109 stars in 30 days).
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