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n8n vs Node-RED
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| Fact | n8n | Node-RED |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 207k | 24k |
| Latest | n8n@2.42.3 | 5.0.7 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 77+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 15 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
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Full replacementn8nVisual workflows with hundreds of integrations and code steps, on your own server.
PartialNode-REDFlow-based wiring of devices, APIs and services, with fewer ready-made SaaS integrations.
n8n
- beta2026-10-06Agent Node: Remove outdated tutorial tip callout (#35505) (53b84d2)pre-release
- n8n@2.43.02026-10-06Agent Node: Remove outdated tutorial tip callout (#35505) (53b84d2)pre-release
- n8n@2.41.72026-10-05API: Let global members grant variable scopes to API keys (#40151) (cc25c71)
- stable2026-10-06API: Let global members grant variable scopes to API keys (#40150) (d09b8a1)
- n8n@2.42.32026-10-05API: Let global members grant variable scopes to API keys (#40150) (d09b8a1)
n8n
✓ signed The latest release, n8n@2.42.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Node-RED
✓ signed The latest release, 5.0.7, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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