n8nvsqBittorrent (LinuxServer.io)
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| n8n | qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 92/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #1 of 7 in Torrent |
| GitHub stars | 208 914 | 1 758 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 105 | +20 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 205 | 52 |
| Latest release | n8n@3.0.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | 5.3.0_v2.1.2-ls485 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Dockerfile |
Which one should you pick?
n8n scores 92/100 against 67/100 for qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io), so it is the safer default.
n8n ships more often: 205 stable releases in the past year, against 52 for qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io).
If you want the quickest setup, qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) is easier to run; n8n needs more configuration.
n8n is growing faster right now (+3 105 stars in 30 days).
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