LNDvsn8n
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LND | n8n | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 92/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 8 209 | 208 978 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +14 | +3 087 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 208 |
| Latest release | — | n8n@1.123.90 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
n8n scores 92/100 against 70/100 for LND, so it is the safer default.
n8n ships more often: 208 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for LND.
If you want the quickest setup, n8n is easier to run; LND needs more configuration.
n8n is growing faster right now (+3 087 stars in 30 days).
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