# n8n vs retroassembly

> 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).

## Details

- [n8n](https://selfhost.directory/project/n8n) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/n8n.md)
- [retroassembly](https://selfhost.directory/project/retroassembly) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/retroassembly.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/n8n-vs-retroassembly