Node REDvsPortainer
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Node RED | Portainer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 26 in Automation | #1 of 44 in Container Management |
| GitHub stars | 23 790 | 38 737 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +108 | +188 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 21 |
| Latest release | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 | 2.45.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Zlib |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Node RED scores 81/100 against 77/100 for Portainer, so it is the safer default.
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