n8nvsSnort
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| n8n | Snort | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 92/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #53 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 208 963 | 348 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 072 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 208 | 4 |
| Latest release | n8n@1.123.90 · 29 Oct 2026 | v0.5.3 · 8 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
n8n scores 92/100 against 47/100 for Snort, so it is the safer default.
n8n ships more often: 208 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Snort.
n8n is growing faster right now (+3 072 stars in 30 days).
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