# kubo vs n8n

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

| | kubo | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 92/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #6 of 86 in File Sharing | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 17 161 | 208 954 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +3 063 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 205 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.43.1 · 14 Sept 2026 | n8n@3.0.1 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

n8n scores 92/100 against 71/100 for kubo, so it is the safer default.

n8n ships more often: 205 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for kubo.

n8n is growing faster right now (+3 063 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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