Node REDvstrigger
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Node RED | trigger | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 26 in Automation | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 23 790 | 16 644 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +108 | +257 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 49 |
| Latest release | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Node RED scores 81/100 against 76/100 for trigger, so it is the safer default.
trigger ships more often: 49 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for Node RED.
If you want the quickest setup, Node RED is easier to run; trigger needs more configuration.
trigger is growing faster right now (+257 stars in 30 days).
Node RED details →trigger details →
Swap a project
Keep Node RED, compare it with
Keep trigger, compare it with