Pipelexvswindmill
Two self-hosted n8n alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Pipelex | windmill | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #110 of 209 in AI Agents | #6 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 949 | 18 307 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +287 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 162 |
| Latest release | v0.93.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.852.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Python | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
windmill scores 77/100 against 48/100 for Pipelex, so it is the safer default.
windmill ships more often: 162 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Pipelex.
If you want the quickest setup, windmill is easier to run; Pipelex needs more configuration.
windmill is growing faster right now (+287 stars in 30 days).
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