# Node RED vs PowerSync Service

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

| | Node RED | PowerSync Service |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 26 in Automation | #35 of 40 in Database Management |
| GitHub stars | 23 791 ✓ | 397 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +109 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.27.2 · 24 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Node RED scores 81/100 against 49/100 for PowerSync Service, so it is the safer default.

Node RED ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for PowerSync Service.

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

Node RED is growing faster right now (+109 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Node RED](https://selfhost.directory/project/node-red) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/node-red.md)
- [PowerSync Service](https://selfhost.directory/project/powersync-service) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/powersync-service.md)

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