Node REDvsSaleor
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Node RED | Saleor | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 26 in Automation | #2 of 27 in E-commerce |
| GitHub stars | 23 791 | 23 487 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | +113 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 80 |
| Latest release | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 | 3.23.45 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Node RED scores 81/100 against 75/100 for Saleor, so it is the safer default.
Saleor ships more often: 80 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for Node RED.
If you want the quickest setup, Node RED is easier to run; Saleor needs more configuration.
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