# n8n vs sonobarr

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

| | n8n | sonobarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 92/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #16 of 31 in Music |
| GitHub stars | 209 014 ✓ | 383 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 123 ✓ | +-1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 208 ✓ | 5 |
| Latest release | n8n@1.123.90 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ | 0.13.0 · 9 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

n8n scores 92/100 against 48/100 for sonobarr, so it is the safer default.

n8n ships more often: 208 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for sonobarr.

n8n is growing faster right now (+3 123 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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