n8nvsretroassembly
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| n8n | retroassembly | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 92/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #5 of 5 in Emulation |
| GitHub stars | 208 995 | 1 153 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 104 | +72 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 208 | 3 |
| Latest release | n8n@1.123.90 · 29 Oct 2026 | v7.260719.1051 · 19 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
n8n scores 92/100 against 56/100 for retroassembly, so it is the safer default.
n8n ships more often: 208 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for retroassembly.
If you want the quickest setup, retroassembly is easier to run; n8n needs more configuration.
n8n is growing faster right now (+3 104 stars in 30 days).
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