# Node RED vs tasks

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

| | Node RED | tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 26 in Automation | #11 of 34 in Task Management |
| GitHub stars | 23 791 ✓ | 345 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 ✓ | 7 |
| Latest release | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | android-2026.07.0500 · 5 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Node RED scores 81/100 against 51/100 for tasks, so it is the safer default.

Node RED ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for tasks.

Node RED is growing faster right now (+106 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Node RED](https://selfhost.directory/project/node-red) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/node-red.md)
- [tasks](https://selfhost.directory/project/tasks) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tasks.md)

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