IPFS Web UIvsn8n
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| IPFS Web UI | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 60/100 | 92/100 |
| Rank in category | #13 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 1 636 | 208 982 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +3 091 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 208 |
| Latest release | v4.13.0 · 18 Sept 2026 | n8n@1.123.90 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
n8n scores 92/100 against 60/100 for IPFS Web UI, so it is the safer default.
n8n ships more often: 208 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for IPFS Web UI.
If you want the quickest setup, IPFS Web UI is easier to run; n8n needs more configuration.
n8n is growing faster right now (+3 091 stars in 30 days).
IPFS Web UI details →n8n details →