Simvssuna
Two self-hosted n8n alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Sim | suna | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #13 of 209 in AI Agents | #25 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 29 933 | 20 326 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +219 | +93 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 165 | 150 |
| Latest release | v0.9.36 · 28 Oct 2026 | v0.14.8 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Sim scores 77/100 against 71/100 for suna, so it is the safer default.
Sim ships more often: 165 stable releases in the past year, against 150 for suna.
If you want the quickest setup, Sim is easier to run; suna needs more configuration.
Sim is growing faster right now (+219 stars in 30 days).
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