LAN-OrangutanvsNode RED
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LAN-Orangutan | Node RED | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #15 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #1 of 26 in Automation |
| GitHub stars | 1 139 | 23 791 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +109 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 21 |
| Latest release | v3.4.2 · 18 Oct 2026 | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Node RED scores 81/100 against 58/100 for LAN-Orangutan, so it is the safer default.
Node RED ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for LAN-Orangutan.
Node RED is growing faster right now (+109 stars in 30 days).
LAN-Orangutan details →Node RED details →