# Node RED vs opencut

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

| | Node RED | opencut |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 26 in Automation | #2 of 12 in Video |
| GitHub stars | 23 791 | 96 679 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | +6 058 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | ffmpeg-8.1.3-1 · 24 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Node RED scores 81/100 against 75/100 for opencut, so it is the safer default.

Node RED ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for opencut.

If you want the quickest setup, Node RED is easier to run; opencut needs more configuration.

opencut is growing faster right now (+6 058 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Node RED](https://selfhost.directory/project/node-red) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/node-red.md)
- [opencut](https://selfhost.directory/project/opencut) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/opencut.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/node-red-vs-opencut