# Local Deep Research vs n8n

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

| | Local Deep Research | n8n |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 92/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #11 of 120 in AI Assistant | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 9 437 | 208 914 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +314 | +3 105 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 24 | 205 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.10.7 · 28 Aug 2026 | n8n@3.0.1 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

n8n scores 92/100 against 74/100 for Local Deep Research, so it is the safer default.

n8n ships more often: 205 stable releases in the past year, against 24 for Local Deep Research.

n8n is growing faster right now (+3 105 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Local Deep Research](https://selfhost.directory/project/local-deep-research) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/local-deep-research.md)
- [n8n](https://selfhost.directory/project/n8n) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/n8n.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/local-deep-research-vs-n8n