Node REDvsopenvpn_webpanel_manager
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Node RED | openvpn_webpanel_manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 39/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 26 in Automation | #50 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 23 794 | 297 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +109 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 12 |
| Latest release | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 | 4.0.1 · 4 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Node RED scores 81/100 against 39/100 for openvpn_webpanel_manager, so it is the safer default.
Node RED ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for openvpn_webpanel_manager.
If you want the quickest setup, Node RED is easier to run; openvpn_webpanel_manager needs more configuration.
Node RED is growing faster right now (+109 stars in 30 days).
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