Node REDvsPiik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Node RED | Piik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 26 in Automation | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 23 790 | 3 853 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +108 | +395 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 14 |
| Latest release | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Node RED scores 81/100 against 73/100 for Piik, so it is the safer default.
Node RED ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Piik.
Piik is growing faster right now (+395 stars in 30 days).
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