# n8n vs Rowfill

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

| | n8n | Rowfill |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 92/100 ✓ | 42/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #4 of 5 in Data Analysis |
| GitHub stars | 208 928 ✓ | 365 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 119 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 205 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | n8n@3.0.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

n8n scores 92/100 against 42/100 for Rowfill, so it is the safer default.

n8n ships more often: 205 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Rowfill.

If you want the quickest setup, n8n is easier to run; Rowfill needs more configuration.

n8n is growing faster right now (+3 119 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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