n8nvstrigger
Two self-hosted Workflow Automation projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| n8n | trigger | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 92/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 208 854 | 16 641 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 045 | +254 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 205 | 49 |
| Latest release | n8n@3.0.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
n8n scores 92/100 against 76/100 for trigger, so it is the safer default.
n8n ships more often: 205 stable releases in the past year, against 49 for trigger.
If you want the quickest setup, n8n is easier to run; trigger needs more configuration.
n8n is growing faster right now (+3 045 stars in 30 days).
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